The circumstances surrounding their detention as a result of the war must be established by the relevant commission under the Ministry, and confirmation of a soldier’s captivity is among the mandatory documents that must be submitted to the Commission to receive the payment. Eligible recipients qualify for state aid in the amount of 100,000 hryvnias ($2,641). Soldiers captured or missing in action also retain official salaries, which, in their absence, can be paid to their families. No financial support is paid to family members of servicemembers who voluntarily surrendered, left military unit…
