"Ukraine's Military Faces Reduced Troop Needs Amid Shortage Crisis"

Ukraine's top general, Oleksandr Syrskyi, stated that the country will need to mobilize fewer troops than initially expected to defend against Russia's invasion, with the figure significantly reduced after a review of resources. Syrskyi emphasized the importance of non-combat units and combat-support roles in Ukraine's defense effort, highlighting the war of attrition and logistics against the Russian invaders. He also mentioned the preparation of "powerful" defensive lines in threatening areas and expressed the need for more ammunition and air defense capabilities from Western partners to maintain positions.