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militaryinternational-affairs1 year ago•2 min saved

"Ukrainian Parliament Considers Shortening Military Service Amid Ongoing Conflict with Russia"

Ukrainian families and activists are calling for shorter military service terms and more rotations for troops on the frontline as Russia's war in Ukraine continues. The proposed mobilization bill, which aims to address draft evasion and disabilities, has sparked controversy and protests, with demands to lower the conscription age and reduce the 36-month service term. Families argue that shorter service terms are essential to boost troop morale and provide much-needed relief for soldiers who have been on the frontline for extended periods.

via Euronews|

#frontline-troops #military-service #militaryinternational-affairs

world-news1 year ago•3 min saved

"Ukraine's Frontline Troops Struggle for Rest Amid War Exhaustion"

Ukrainian frontline troops near the northeastern front are exhausted after nearly two years of unremitting trench warfare, with the death toll estimated at nearly 70,000 and up to 120,000 wounded. Despite the push for demobilization and rest, the army is struggling to fill its ranks and faces renewed Russian pressure across the eastern front, with older men being mobilized as the patriotic impetus of the early months has waned. Troops are physically and mentally drained, seeking relief from the relentless conflict.

via Kyiv Post|

#exhaustion #frontline-troops #mobilization

conflict2 years ago•1 min saved

"Video Reveals Ukraine's Secret Weapons' Devastating Impact"

British explosives and counter-insurgency specialists have been passing on decades of bomb-making know-how to frontline Ukrainian troops, resulting in the creation of handmade bombs that are the secret weapons in Ukraine's arsenal. Exclusive video footage shows the devastating impact of these weapons, which have been used in the ongoing conflict with Russia.

via CNN|

#conflict #counter-insurgency #explosives