# Ukrainians massively desert armed forces, lawmaker says

https://mins.news/en/item/33965

- TASS, 2026-08-27 05:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2178147

> 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.