The Ministry of Defense has developed a handbook for servicemen released from captivity: assistance, payments and treatment
27 May 21:18
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have created a special guide for soldiers who have returned from captivity. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defense, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
The guide contains information covering four key areas:
- psychological assistance
- restoration of documents
- registration and renewal of payments;
- medical examination and treatment.
“We have prepared handy cards with step-by-step instructions to help the discharged military to reintegrate. The guidebook explains how to get medical care, restore documents, apply for payments and use social support,” said Colonel Oleksandr Kutkov, Head of the Central Department of Civil-Military Cooperation of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The publication also contains contacts of volunteer and public organizations that provide legal, medical and psychological assistance.
The guide will also be useful for employees of services that accompany soldiers after discharge.
The printed version of the guide will be handed out immediately after the release from captivity, and an electronic version is also available.
