KYIV: Ukraine announced plans on Friday to carry out reforms of the army this summer to address problems with infantry shortages and the discharge of the longest-serving soldiers, four years into a grinding war with Russia in which talks have stalled.
Despite an initial influx of volunteers, Ukraine’s military has been significantly outmanned throughout the war since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
Manpower shortages have become an even more pressing issue as enthusiasm for service has waned amid reports of poor training and support, as well as heavy-handed draft officers.
