Ukrainian soldiers receive 100,000 hryvnia (about 2,500 euros) per month on top of their military wages for their front-line combat against Russian troops. The Ukrainian military leadership announced this on Wednesday to put an end to speculation about wages and benefits.
“A soldier who serves the country and protects it from the aggressor, risks his own life and health and performs his duties under extremely difficult conditions, must be highly motivated,” the statement from the General Staff said.
Fees classified by scope and duties
The 100,000 hryvnia are “reserved for defenders fighting directly at the front”. Soldiers who perform tasks in the combat zone but are not directly involved in combat, as well as air defense soldiers, received an additional 30,000 hryvnia (737 euros). Those deployed in the back receive no frontline bonuses.
General Staff wants to end wage speculation
The basic military wage for all soldiers was increased to almost 20,000 hryvnia (490 euros) from the beginning of February. According to the General Staff, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are paid fairly, which “creates no conditions for social tension and respects the soldiers who risk their lives and health”. The General Staff called on Ukrainians to end populism in this regard and instead focus on defending the country, it said.
According to official information, Russian soldiers receive a frontline bonus of 158,000 rubles (about 1,760 euros) on top of their basic military salary of 37,000 rubles (412 euros). However, many military personnel complain on social media that they never received this money.
Source: Krone
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