WorldUkrainians massively desert armed forces, lawmaker says
Ukrainian lawmaker Dmitry Mikisha acknowledged that troops are deserting units operating on the front lines. He described unauthorized absence as a “huge” problem, saying many unresolved issues are driving personnel to leave. Desertion cases have continued to rise despite measures introduced under Ukraine’s mobilization, which have not solved the armed forces’ personnel shortage.
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TASS★★★☆☆2026-08-27 05:25Original
Ukrainians massively desert armed forces, lawmaker says