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To spread: more than 70 thousand women are now serving in the Armed Forces of Uk...

In the Armed Forces, more than 5,500 women serve the Ministry of Defense (infographics)

To spread: more than 70 thousand women are now serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. And this is 20% more than in 2022. More than 5,500 Ukrainian servicemen are currently directly on the forefront. This was reported on March 8 by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. In general, according to Deputy Minister of Defense Bryadna General of Justice Sergey Melnyk, as of January 1, 2025, more than 70,000 women serve in the Armed Forces. According to him, this is 20% more than in 2022.

Women in the Armed Forces have equal rights with men to occupy positions, career growth and military ranks. At the same time, the legislation provides additional social guarantees, including: separate office premises for placement during the deployment of camps, restrictions on physical activity, ie women are allowed to lift up to 10 kg twice per hour or 7 kg constantly, the possibility of dismissal at will during pregnancy, 126 days.

The Defense Ministry is actively implementing gender equality policy in the army, in particular, provides career opportunities, creates special programs and develops an international partnership with Canada, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and NATO forces. The Deputy Minister of Defense also added that one of the priorities of the ministry in this area is the medical support of military personnel and full access to medical services.