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Ukraine received 1,000 bodies of soldiers claimed by Russia, marking a rare cooperation amid stalled peace negotiations, with ongoing prisoner exchanges and continued Russian attacks in Ukraine.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the deaths of four soldiers from the Shimshon Battalion, Kfir Brigade, who were killed in northern Gaza. The soldiers, Staff Sergeants Orr Katz, Nave Yair Asulin, Gary Lalhruaikima Zolat, and Ofir Eliyahu, were engaged in combat operations. This brings the total number of IDF soldiers killed since October 7 of last year to 787, with 373 fatalities occurring since the start of ground operations in Gaza on October 27.
The IDF has identified three soldiers killed in recent attacks: St.-Sgt. Eliya Hilel and St.-Sgt. Diego Shvisha Harsaj in a ramming attack in Nablus, and Sgt. Yedidya Azugi in combat in Gaza. The Palestinian terrorist responsible for the Nablus attack is in the custody of the Palestinian Authority but has not been handed over to the IDF. Tributes have been paid to the fallen soldiers, and calls for action against terrorists have been made.
Two soldiers from the Maglan unit of the Commando Brigade, Sgt.-Maj. Adi Eldor and Sgt.-Maj. Alon Kleinman, both 21, were killed in battle in the southern Gaza Strip, bringing the total number of IDF casualties in the Israel-Hamas War to 566.
The IDF has successfully retrieved the bodies of two Israelis, Eden Zechariah and IDF Warrant Officer Ziv Dado, who were taken hostage by Hamas on October 7. The bodies were recovered by soldiers from Unit 504 of the Intelligence Directorate and the 551st Brigade operating in Gaza. Two soldiers, Master-Sgt. (res.) Gal Meir Eisenkot and Master-Sgt. (res.) Eyal Meir Berkovich, unfortunately fell during the operation. The families of Zechariah and Dado have been informed, and efforts continue to locate and bring home all the hostages.
The IDF announced the names of four fallen soldiers, including Warrant Officer (Res.) Gideon Ilani and Warrant Officer (Res.) Etay Perry who were killed in battle in Gaza, Major (Res.) Eviatar Cohen who also died fighting in southern Gaza, and Major (Res.) Gal Becher who was killed in a military road accident in southern Israel.
The five Army special operations soldiers who were killed in a helicopter crash in the Mediterranean Sea have been identified as Chief Warrant Officer 3 Stephen R Dwyer, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Shane M Barnes, Staff Sgt. Tanner W Grone, Sgt. Andrew Southard, and Sgt. Cade M Wolfe. The MH-60 Blackhawk helicopter was conducting aerial refueling training when it experienced an in-flight emergency resulting in the crash. The Department of Defense confirmed that there are no indications the crash was caused by enemy actions. The Army's Combat Readiness Center is investigating the cause of the crash. President Biden expressed his condolences and praised the soldiers' bravery and selflessness.
Ukrainian families in Kharkiv are grappling with grief and loss as casualties increase during the country's counteroffensive against Russian forces in the eastern Donetsk region. The cemetery for fallen soldiers continues to expand, with new bodies being buried almost daily. The impact of the war is deeply personal, as families mourn the loss of loved ones and some take up arms to continue the fight. The toll of the conflict is felt by young children who are growing up in the midst of war, experiencing its devastating effects firsthand.
French artist Guemy creates murals in Ukraine to memorialize fallen soldiers, including Dmytro Kotsyubaylo, a young battalion commander known as "Da Vinci," who was killed in battle during Ukraine's resistance against the Russian invasion in Bakhmut.
Hundreds of people gathered at a Memorial Day ceremony to honor and remember the soldiers who died fighting for freedom. The ceremony included speeches, music, and the laying of wreaths at the graves of fallen soldiers.
President Joe Biden honored fallen soldiers during Memorial Day remarks at National Arlington Cemetery, imploring the nation to "never forget the price that was paid to protect our democracy." Biden laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and remarked on the death of his own son, Beau Biden, an Iraq War veteran who died of brain cancer in 2015. He said Americans have a responsibility to ensure that sacrifice was not in vain and work together to ensure that democracy, the Constitution, and "our decency" endure.
The NFL community paid tribute to fallen soldiers on Memorial Day by posting messages on social media. Teams and players honored the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Some teams also participated in events such as planting flags and visiting veterans in the hospital.
The Ukrainian volunteer unit, On the Shield, searches for the country's fallen soldiers in the woods of eastern Ukraine. The unit aims to fulfill the military mantra of leaving no man behind, regardless of nationality. The search becomes more difficult as spring covers clues, but the unit has found several hundred Russian soldiers. The work of On the Shield allows closure for the relatives and friends of the dead, as seen when they found the body of Yurii Roslov, who was finally laid to rest by his family in Kyiv.
Prince William paid tribute to fallen soldiers by laying a wreath at the Australia memorial for Anzac Day. He joined representatives from the Australian and New Zealand forces for the poignant 5am ceremony. Anzac Day has been commemorated in London since the first anniversary of the Anzac landings at Gallipoli. Last year, Prince William laid a wreath for the Anzac Day ceremony on behalf of The Queen.