Ukrainian frontline troops see major allowance hike

The Ukrainian government has green-lit a substantial increase in allowances for its servicemen and women on the front lines, boosting their pay by 70,000 hryvnias ($1,784), as revealed by MP Oleksiy Honcharenko via Telegram on April 12.

"Soldiers stationed on the frontlines, along with their base salary ranging from 20,000 to 25,000 hryvnias ($510-637) and combat bonuses of 100,000 hryvnias ($2,550), are now eligible for an additional allowance of 70,000 hryvnias ($1,784)!" Honcharenko said.

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Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal confirmed that the government has set an allowance of 70,000 UAH ($1,784) for servicemen and police officers performing combat tasks on the front lines.

"A one-time bonus will be disbursed for every 30 days of service in such duties," Shmyhal said.

The government has acted upon a parliamentary resolution passed the previous day. The document mandates the Cabinet of Ministers to increase the monthly allowances for soldiers.

The Ukrainian Parliament approved in the second reading conscription bill No. 10449 on April 11.

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