Ukrainian Parliament Sets 15 Million Hryvnia Cap for Payments to Families of Fallen and Missing Soldiers.

Cap Established for Payments to Families of Fallen Defenders

According to TSN.ua: The Ukrainian parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, has passed legislation setting a maximum payment of 15 million hryvnias for the families of soldiers who are killed in action or go missing. This move aims to standardize and ensure equitable social support for all families who have lost loved ones during the war, addressing previous inconsistencies.

Compensation for Military Personnel Families

Families of deceased and missing military personnel will now be eligible for the same maximum compensation. When a service member is officially declared dead, their family will receive a one-time payment of 15 million hryvnias. Previously, while a soldier was classified as missing, their military unit would continue to pay their monthly salary. However, families of those later confirmed deceased would only receive a single lump-sum payment.

For families of missing personnel who have been receiving ongoing salary payments, the difference between those amounts and the 15 million hryvnia cap will be paid out if the soldier is later confirmed dead. In a related clarification, the Ministry of Defense has stated it does not intend to seek repayment of a 15 million hryvnia compensation paid to the family of soldier Nazar Daletskyi. Daletskyi, who was presumed dead, was actually a prisoner of war and returned from Russian captivity on February 5, 2023.

This decision by the Verkhovna Rada represents a significant step in supporting the families of military personnel who have become victims of the war.

The establishment of a uniform payment level is designed to reduce social inequality among affected families and provide them with crucial financial support during an immensely difficult time. This policy also underscores the state's commitment to caring for its defenders and their families amidst the ongoing conflict, which has resulted in significant casualties since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022.