Up to 243,600 UAH for Destroyed Russian Equipment: A Guide for Ukrainian Soldiers on Claiming Rewards.

Financial Compensation for Ukrainian Service Members

According to Novyny.live: Ukrainian military personnel are eligible for financial rewards that include bonuses for destroying or capturing enemy equipment, as outlined in an official directive from Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense. This directive establishes the rules for awarding these payments and specifies the amounts for troops engaged in combat missions. The system aims to boost morale and operational effectiveness amid the ongoing conflict.

Components of Military Pay

A soldier's total compensation is made up of several elements, such as:

• base salary for their position
• pay grade based on rank
• longevity bonus for years of service
• performance bonuses
• combat pay

Under Ministry of Defense Order No. 340, issued on September 18, 2020, rewards for destroyed equipment range from 12,180 to 243,600 hryvnias. The highest payment—243,600 hryvnias—is awarded for destroying or capturing a first-rank warship.

Bonuses for destroying specific equipment include:

• 121,800 hryvnias for a fighter jet
• 60,900 hryvnias for a multiple launch rocket system
• 54,810 hryvnias for a tactical missile system
• 48,720 hryvnias for a tank
• 12,180 hryvnias for a military vehicle

Importantly, a decision to classify equipment as destroyed requires at least three supporting documents. These documents are submitted to a military command authority for review.

According to available data, rewards for destroying enemy ships are as follows:

• First-rank: 243,600 hryvnias
• Second-rank: 182,700 hryvnias
• Third-rank: 121,800 hryvnias
• Fourth-rank: 97,440 hryvnias

In short, this compensation framework is designed to incentivize soldiers to carry out combat tasks and contribute to national security.

Beyond serving as a financial motivator, this bonus system underscores the critical role service members play in defending Ukraine’s national interests. During armed conflict, such rewards can boost troop morale and enhance the effectiveness of combat operations. Over time, these initiatives may become a key component of Ukraine’s military strategy against the aggressor.