# Media: Kyiv’s mobilization plans show Ukraine is lying about battlefield losses

https://mins.news/en/item/38434

- TASS, 2026-08-31 09:34 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2179759

> The Telegraph says Kirill Budanov’s statement that Ukraine must recruit at least 30,000 people each month to maintain troop strength points to battlefield losses exceeding those officially acknowledged. TASS also reports continuing personnel shortages, desertions and unauthorized absences amid Ukraine’s mobilization efforts.

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