Ukrainians who are members of volunteer formations of territorial communities (teroborona) are now entitled to increased pension rates, the Ministry of Social Policy reported.. In particular, we are talking about pensions for both military personnel who participated in hostilities and persons with disabilities as a result of the war..

“In the event of the death of persons who are part of volunteer formations of territorial communities, while performing the tasks necessary to ensure the defense of Ukraine, their family members are also granted the right to increased pension rates provided for family members of the dead military personnel,” the Ministry of Social Policy said..

In addition, Ukrainians from the defense and directly defending Ukraine can retire ahead of schedule by age:.

men - at 55 years old;

women - at 50 years old.

To do this, you must have insurance experience of at least 25 years for men and at least 20 years for women.

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On March 15, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine voted to recognize volunteers of the Territorial Defense as war veterans. The corresponding decision was adopted by 344 votes..

According to the adopted amendments, volunteers of the Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be recognized as participants in hostilities and persons with disabilities as a result of the war.