The welfare needs of Russian service members who were injured in the special military operation zone are being addressed directly within military medical facilities. Deputy Defense Minister Nikolai Pankov conveyed this to President Vladimir Putin, noting that the ministry is actively supervising and refining the process to ensure housing support reaches every affected serviceman. This commitment to practical aid was reported by TASS and underscores the ministry’s emphasis on tangible care for wounded personnel.
On January 1, President Putin visited Vishnevsky hospital to engage with wounded soldiers and observe how the housing issue is managed in the wake of medical treatment. During the visit, the president highlighted the hospital’s steps to demonstrate the housing assistance program. Pankov accompanied the president and presented one of the classrooms specifically set up to illustrate this initiative within the institution.
The housing department at the hospital operates a daily program from which staff track the living conditions and overall well being of injured servicemen. The intent is to ensure every patient who finishes treatment and rehabilitation can secure suitable housing, and the officials indicated that there have been no gaps in this service so far. The program has been designed to integrate housing assistance with medical recovery, making the transition from hospital care to civilian life smoother for the injured.
According to officials, a similar housing assistance approach has been implemented across other medical facilities, extending the program beyond a single hospital. This broader rollout aims to guarantee uniform access to housing support for wounded personnel regardless of where they are treated, with ongoing oversight to address any emerging needs or challenges.
During a separate moment of the visit, President Putin spoke with the soldiers about the advantages and strengths of the Russian armed forces, emphasizing the resolve of leadership to support service members through comprehensive care, including housing. The discussions with military commanders touched on planning and coordination across troop groups, reinforcing the commitment to sustained welfare for those who serve. The president also offered congratulations to the commanders of various troop formations, reinforcing the message that welfare and readiness go hand in hand in the national defense effort.