On June 24, a meeting was held with war veterans, Defenders of Ukraine, their family members, and family members of fallen (deceased) Defenders of Ukraine from the Soledar city community.
Representatives from the Regional State Administration’s Department of Veterans’ Policy, the Commissioner for Persons Missing Under Special Circumstances, and the Bakhmut District State Administration participated in the meeting.
During the meeting, the following issues were discussed:
- the legal status of persons missing under special circumstances during military service;
- the procedure for providing financial assistance to secure mortgage loans for the purchase of residential properties by war veterans in 2026;
- a presentation of local regulations on the provision of financial assistance, effective July 1 of this year, to Defenders of Ukraine and war veterans in honor of Defenders of Ukraine Day, as well as the provision of financial assistance to the children of persons missing under special circumstances and of (deceased) Defenders of Ukraine ahead of Defenders of Ukraine Day;
- health and wellness programs for the children of Defenders of Ukraine and war veterans throughout 2026.
Artur Nasibyan, Head of the Regional State Administration’s Department of Veterans’ Policy, spoke about government programs to provide housing for war veterans and their families, and answered questions from event participants.
We would also like to note that the “Defenders of Donetsk Region” chatbot is available on Telegram 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).