What is the 18-24 program allowance in AFU?
Payments in the program 18-24. Updated: October 2026.
A one-time reward of UAH 1,000,000 is provided for the 18-24 contract: UAH 200,000 upon signing and UAH 800,000 in two installments. Plus monthly financial support with additional payments for combat missions — actually up to UAH 120,000/month. Also housing compensation and benefits package. Details below.
What are the payments for 18-24?
A one-time reward of UAH 1,000,000 (200,000 upon signing + 800,000 in two parts; the conditions for its full receipt are fulfillment of the contract). Monthly - financial support according to the position and rank plus additional payments for combat tasks (a person can receive up to 120,000 ₴/month). Additionally: compensation for housing, medicine and dentistry, free travel (Combat Veteran Status status), preferential mortgage "eOsel" after service.
General information about GZ: what cash security is in AFU.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are they paid during training?
Yes, training is part of the service, and the health insurance is provided from the moment the service begins.
Is it true that they pay UAH 1,000,000 for the 18-24 contract?
Yes: a one-time monetary reward for concluding a contract — 1,000,000 UAH (200,000 upon signing, another 800,000 — in two parts, subject to compliance with the contract). Plus a monthly health insurance with the possibility of up to UAH 120,000 during combat missions.
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