All articles tagged with #manpower shortage
Ukraine says Russia must suffer about 50,000 casualties a month to pressure Moscow toward peace, a stance that signals confidence but also underscores Ukraine’s manpower and drone‑warfare gaps, as experts warn that attrition alone may not yield a decisive breakthrough given Russia’s improved defenses and Kyiv’s ongoing struggle to field enough infantry and drone crews for deeper strikes.
Ukraine is experiencing a significant shortage of manpower, which is putting a key frontline city at risk amid ongoing conflict, highlighting the challenges faced by the country in maintaining its defenses.
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.