Ukraine's Battered Army Grapples With Growing Troop Shortage.
In: Wall Street Journal - Online Edition, 2024-03-25, S. N.PAG
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Ukraine's armed forces are facing a growing troop shortage as efforts to draft young men are hindered by politics, demographics, and Ukrainians' increasing reluctance to join the military. A bill to expand the draft is stuck in Ukraine's parliament, and even modest changes to the law are struggling to gain approval. The lack of soldiers, along with a shortage of ammunition, is Ukraine's biggest challenge in holding back Russian offensives. The country's major counteroffensive last year resulted in the loss of tens of thousands of soldiers, which has shaken Ukrainians' confidence in retaking territory and depleted their manpower. [Extracted from the article]
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Ukraine's Battered Army Grapples With Growing Troop Shortage.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Nikolaienko, Nikita ; Lovett, Ian |
Zeitschrift: | Wall Street Journal - Online Edition, 2024-03-25, S. N.PAG |
Veröffentlichung: | 2024 |
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