Ukraine military

Frontline soldiers set for major pay increase under new Ukrainian army plan

Ukrainian service members will begin receiving higher compensation under a planned military pay reform, with frontline infantry expected to earn an average of UAH 300,000 ($6,670) per month and rear-area personnel receiving at least UAH 30,000 ($670), President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on June 12.

12 June, 03:50 PM

Ukraine expanding assault units, won’t stay defensive, Syrskyi says

Ukraine’s Armed Forces will not remain stuck in passive defense and are scaling up assault units across the front, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi said during a press briefing on June 22, as reported by UNIAN.

22 June 2025, 12:32 PM

Ukrainian Army updates training for troops in support roles

Ukraine’s Armed Forces are rolling out changes to their Basic General Military Training (BGMT) program that will ease requirements for soldiers serving in support and non-combat roles, the General Staff announced on April 15.

15 April 2025, 12:25 PM

International Legion ambushes Russian unit on battlefield

The 2nd International Legion for the Defense of Ukraine has released a video showing what it claims is a successful assault on a Russian special forces unit, allegedly resulting in multiple casualties and injuries.

10 April 2025, 04:15 PM

Ukraine creates new support roles in military

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry is introducing a new category of service roles within military units, battalions, and hospitals to help soldiers, their families, and commanders navigate social and medical challenges during wartime. Deputy Defense Minister and Brigadier General of Justice Serhiy Melnyk announced the move in an interview with the ministry’s press center on April 5.

6 April 2025, 01:30 PM

Estonian general: Russia is beatable if Ukraine gets the right support

Ukraine can still emerge victorious in its war against Russia, despite the challenges on the battlefield, according to Estonian Chief of Defense, Maj. Gen. Vahur Karus. Speaking to ERR on Feb. 25, he outlined the key factors shaping the ongoing conflict.

25 February 2025, 03:40 PM

Scholz: Ukraine’s EU future is non-negotiable

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reaffirmed his support for Ukraine’s path to the European Union, rejecting former U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Ukraine bears responsibility for Russia’s invasion. Scholz made the remarks on Feb. 20, as reported by Reuters.

20 February 2025, 05:17 PM

Ukraine launches voluntary military service for 18-24-year-olds

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke about the reaction of Western partners to Ukraine’s new initiative offering voluntary military contracts to young people aged 18-24. He made the statement while speaking to journalists after the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 15.

16 February 2025, 01:25 PM

Ukrainian government exempts nearly 1 million from mobilization

In Ukraine, 900,000 to 950,000 individuals are currently exempt from mobilization, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said during a government Q&A session in the Verkhovna Rada on Friday, Jan. 10.

10 January 2025, 03:10 PM

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