"Ukrainian Infantry Units Desperately Short on Soldiers, Seek International Assistance"
Ukrainian frontline units are facing a severe shortage of infantry troops, with one commander stating that his unit of 40 soldiers should have more than 200. The country's armed forces are struggling to replace frontline troops, with the commander in chief estimating a need for 500,000 new soldiers. Tensions are growing over conscription and funding, as Ukraine faces shortages of ammunition and weaponry, while Senate Republicans in the US are blocking $60 billion in aid to Ukraine. Ukraine is considering boosting conscription efforts and introducing stricter sanctions for draft evasion.