2024 prosecution of 19,000 Ukrainian soldiers for desertion amid low morale and ammunition shortages.
Ukraine's military faces low morale and rising desertion rates, especially among newly recruited soldiers on the eastern front. After two and a half years of conflict, many troops are overwhelmed by enemy advances and critical ammunition shortages. In early 2024, prosecutors initiated proceedings against nearly 19,000 soldiers for desertion. To mitigate the issue, Ukraine has decriminalized first-time desertion, as the fight for control of strategic areas like Pokrovsk intensifies.
September 08, 2024
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