National Guardsmen do not receive rewards for destroyed enemy equipment: an open letter from Kalina.

According to ТСН: The military of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard receive various forms of recognition and rewards for carrying out combat missions. This was reported by Deputy Commander of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov" and one of the commanders of "Azovstal" Svyatoslav "Kalina" Palamar.

"Why is it that we all face the same deadly front, but the state's attitude toward defenders is different? Why does the Government show contempt for the military of the National Guard? Why do soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard receive different recognition and different rewards for carrying out the same duty — defending Ukraine, for risking their lives and dying for the Ukrainian nation every day?" asked "Kalina" to Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.

Some get money, others — verbal thanks

Palamar noted that National Guardsmen do not receive compensation for destroyed or captured enemy equipment, unlike their colleagues in the Armed Forces.

"As of today, the payment of such a reward for NGU fighters is blocked due to the inaction of the Cabinet of Ministers, which was supposed to approve the procedure and amounts of these payments. Formally, the law exists, but the Government has not managed to ensure its implementation regarding the National Guard for the fourth year of the full-scale war," insists Palamar.

He expressed his indignation regarding the fact that the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine found ways to pay rewards to soldiers of the Armed Forces, while the Ministry of Internal Affairs, under which the National Guard operates, has not been able to achieve this.

"The result is obvious and humiliating: some soldiers receive the deserved reward, while others receive nothing," writes the "Azovian".

Moreover, "Kalina" notes that even the old instruction of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which has been in effect since 2016 and provided for smaller payments for enemy equipment, is not implemented today due to a partial suspension of its validity during martial law.

"For the destruction of the enemy, joint efforts result in one group of soldiers receiving monetary rewards, while others receive only verbal thanks from commanders who would be happy to recognize their fighters but are deprived of such an opportunity," says "Kalina".

What does the government have to do with it?

"This is not a legal collision and not a technical oversight. This is direct and blatant injustice that affects the motivation, initiative, and moral state of the servicemen subordinated to the Ministry of Internal Affairs," notes the military.

Palamar demands that NGU servicemen be given additional rewards for destroyed enemy equipment, just as it is done for soldiers of the Armed Forces. He emphasizes that the lack of such an award negatively impacts their motivation and combat initiative.

"According to the information I have, the draft of the relevant resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has long been prepared, approved in the relevant ministries, and is under consideration by the Prime Minister. It only awaits your signature. I will await a public response from the Cabinet of Ministers. And we do not need explanations of why 'no,' but a fair and immediate decision so that it is 'yes',' concluded Svyatoslav 'Kalina' Palamar.

Additionally, the National Guard of Ukraine previously reacted to the events that took place in Ivano-Frankivsk related to the beating of the officer of the 12th Special Purpose Brigade "Azov" Andriy Korynevych.

The situation regarding the unequal treatment of soldiers of the Armed Forces and the National Guard has caused a wide public outcry. Palamar emphasizes that fair recognition of the merits of each defender is critically important for maintaining the army's fighting spirit. Currently, the issue of providing monetary rewards for National Guardsmen remains open, hoping for a prompt government response.