--- title: "Pension Supplements for Veterans and Combatants in Ukraine: Amounts and Conditions in 2026" description: "In Ukraine, combatants and war veterans receive pension supplements ranging from nearly 650 hryvnias monthly to a minimum pension of 6,197 hryvnias for defenders with disabilities. Here is how to apply for the payments." date: 2026-11-13T04:34:20.441Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/pension-supplements-veterans-combatants-ukraine-2026 tags: [pension, veterans, ukraine, social-benefits, pension-fund] author: "Darya Fomina" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Pension Supplements for Veterans and Combatants in Ukraine: Amounts and Conditions in 2026 ![Elderly man submitting documents to a female employee at a pension fund service office](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/13/pribavki-k-pensii-dlya-veteranov-i-uchastnikov-boevyh-deystvii-v-ukraine/pribavki-k-pensii-dlya-veteranov-i-uchastnikov-boevyh-deystvii-v-ukraine-1.webp) ## Key Points - Combatants receive a monthly supplement of 25% of the subsistence minimum — nearly 650 hryvnias in 2026. - The minimum pension for defenders with disabilities in 2026 is 6,197 hryvnias (compared to 5,528 hryvnias in 2025). - Early retirement: men from 55 years with 25 years of service, women from 50 years with 20 years of service. - Pensions are retained upon re-enlistment in the Armed Forces of Ukraine under contract or mobilization. In Ukraine, combatants (UACs) and war veterans are entitled to additional pension payments enshrined at the legislative level. The legal basis is the Law «On the Status of War Veterans and Guarantees of Their Social Protection», cited by RBC-Ukraine. These supplements are designed to compensate for the special conditions of service and the consequences of participating in the defense of the state, and their amount in 2026 is tied to current socio-economic indicators, specifically the subsistence minimum. ### Monthly Supplement for Combatants Combatants receive a monthly pension supplement equal to 25% of the subsistence minimum for persons who have lost their working capacity. In 2026, this subsistence minimum is set at 2,595 hryvnias, which means an additional payment of nearly 650 hryvnias monthly. Thus, the supplement is automatically indexed following changes in the baseline figure, and veterans do not need to submit a separate application each time for a recalculation of this part of their payment. ### Targeted Assistance and Minimum Pension for Defenders with Disabilities In addition to the main supplement, war veterans and individuals who have sustained disabilities as a result of the war receive targeted assistance of 40 hryvnias per month. The state also guarantees a minimum pension amount for defenders who have become disabled due to the war. According to the Pension Fund of Ukraine, in 2026 this minimum amount is 6,197 hryvnias, whereas last year it was 5,528 hryvnias. This signifies a noticeable annual increase in the guaranteed pension «floor» for this category of citizens. ### Retention of Pension Upon Re-Enlistment and Early Retirement An important protection mechanism is the retention of the pension in cases where a veteran returns to service. If a pensioner serves again in the Armed Forces of Ukraine under a contract or during mobilization, payments are not suspended. After completing service, the Pension Fund recalculates the pension taking into account additional length of service and seniority. Furthermore, combatants have the right to early retirement: men can claim it from the age of 55 with an insurance record of at least 25 years, and women from the age of 50 with a record of at least 20 years. ### How to Apply for Pensions and Supplements To apply for a pension and receive all due supplements, you must contact any service center of the Pension Fund of Ukraine. You should bring your passport, tax identification number, documents confirming your work record, as well as a combatant ID and other papers confirming your participation in the defense of the state. It is on the basis of this document package that the fund calculates the base pension and all statutory supplements. ### Age Supplements and Related Benefits Separately, pensioners over 70 years old receive a monthly age-related supplement of 300, 456, or 570 hryvnias depending on age; these amounts are transferred automatically, without submitting an application. RBC-Ukraine also reminds that internally displaced persons can apply for housing subsidies until November 30: if documents are submitted in a timely manner, assistance is granted from the start of the heating season, which is especially relevant ahead of the winter period. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Какие прибавки к пенсии могут получить ветераны: суммы и условия в 2026 году](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/ki-nadbavki-pensiyi-mozhut-otrimati-veterani-1794404823.html) - Primary source: contains all amounts (2595 UAH subsistence minimum, ~650 UAH supplement, 40 UAH targeted assistance, 6197/5528 UAH minimum pension, 300/456/570 UAH age supplement), early retirement conditions, and application procedures. Refers to the law on veteran status and Pension Fund data. - [Пенсия после 80 лет в 2026 году](https://www.kp.ru/money/pensii/pensiya-posle-80-let/) - Source describes the Russian pension system (benefits and supplements for 80-year-old citizens of the Russian Federation). Belongs to another jurisdiction and was not used as a factual basis for Ukrainian amounts; included solely for context evaluation. ## FAQ ### How much is the pension supplement for a combatant in 2026? The supplement equals 25% of the subsistence minimum for disabled persons. With a minimum of 2,595 hryvnias in 2026, this amounts to nearly 650 hryvnias monthly. ### What is the minimum pension for defenders disabled as a result of war? According to the Pension Fund of Ukraine, in 2026 the minimum pension for this category is 6,197 hryvnias, whereas last year it was 5,528 hryvnias. ### Is the pension retained if a veteran goes back to military service? Yes. If a pensioner serves again in the Armed Forces under a contract or during mobilization, payments do not stop. After service ends, the pension is recalculated taking into account additional length of service. ### At what age can combatants retire early? Men can retire at 55 with an insurance record of at least 25 years, and women at 50 with a record of at least 20 years.