On April 16, a meeting was held with war veterans and the families of fallen (deceased) defenders of Ukraine—both men and women—who have been recognized as missing in action or held captive, from the Kostiantynivka city community.
The meeting was attended by representatives of the Regional State Administration’s Department of Veterans’ Policy, the Regional Employment Center, the Main Directorate of the Pension Fund of Ukraine in Donetsk Oblast, and the civil society organizations “Ukrainian Institute of Crisis Management” and “Ours. Family Community of Defenders of Ukraine.”
The following issues were discussed during the meeting:
- social guarantees provided at the national and regional levels;
- the status of veteran policy implementation in the Kostiantynivka City Community;
- types of financial assistance provided at the expense of the Kostiantynivka City Community;
- the procedure for obtaining a housing voucher for IDPs in accordance with CMU Resolution No. 1176 and the mechanism for exercising the right to receive funds for the purchase of housing in accordance with CMU Resolution No. 719;
- the activities of a specialist in supporting war veterans and demobilized persons;
- honoring the memory of the fallen (deceased) defenders of Ukraine from the Kostyantynivka city community;
- the results of the two-year project by the International Commission on Missing Persons, “Unity. Search. Victory.” Cooperation between the public and the authorities in 2026;
- activities of the public organization “Ours. Family Community of Defenders of Ukraine”;
- opportunities offered by the employment service for job search and professional development;
- pension and social security for war veterans. Processing of pensions and social benefits for veterans, combatants, and family members of the deceased.
Meeting participants had the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from representatives of the relevant institutions. Such meetings are important for ensuring adequate support for veterans and their families and for strengthening the social cohesion of the community.
Additionally, we note that the “Defenders of Donetsk Region” chatbot on Telegram is available to provide information and assistance to veterans and their families: t.me/ZakhysnykyDonechchyny_bot.
Consultation hotline: 095 555 31 15 (Department of Veterans’ Affairs of the Donetsk Regional State Administration).