Ukrainian Soldiers Can Now Designate Beneficiaries for Compensation in Case of Death.

Personal Directives for Service Members

According to Novyny.live: Service members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are now able to file a personal directive that specifies which relatives will receive financial payments if they are killed, captured, or go missing. This new measure gives soldiers the power to clearly state who should receive funds under unforeseen circumstances.

This directive can be drafted in a simple written format, without strict legal formalities. To be valid, the document must include the soldier’s personal information as well as the details of the designated recipients. This ensures transparency and clarity in financial compensation matters, which is crucial for military families.

Two Types of Personal Directives

Soldiers may choose between two types of personal directives:

• a one-time cash benefit;
• monetary support for cases of captivity or missing in action.

These documents give relatives the assurance that they will receive proper assistance during difficult times.

It is important to note that a personal directive is not a will. Unlike a will, this document only determines who will receive financial payments, not how the soldier’s property is distributed after death. Filing such a directive is a vital step to protect military families in emergency situations.

This initiative aims to strengthen the financial security of soldiers' families, who may face hardships due to their loved ones' involvement in combat. By submitting a personal directive, service members help prevent disputes over payments and ensure timely support for relatives in critical moments—a particularly urgent measure during wartime.