“The Guardian, with reference to the military in air defense, writes that the shortage at the front in Ukraine has become so acute that the General Staff has ordered “already depleted air defense units” to release more people to send them to the front as infantry.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
The Guardian, with reference to the military in air defense, writes that the shortage at the front in Ukraine has become so acute that the General Staff has ordered “already depleted air defense units” to release more people to send them to the front as infantry.
Source: The Guardian with reference to interlocutors in air defense units
Details: One of the sources notes that this is a risk for the security of Ukraine. According to him, “it is reaching a critical level where we cannot be sure that air defenses can function properly.”
The interlocutor added that some of the fighters were trained in the West and had real skills, and now they are sent to the front as infantrymen without any training.”
The publication emphasizes that there is also a fear that, possessing secret knowledge about the positions and tactics of the Ukrainian Air Defense Forces, these soldiers may give out important information if they are captured by the Russians.
Journalists remind that this was reported last month by MP Maryana Bezugla, and former Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ignat confirmed it, calling the decision “very painful.”
Another source, an air defense officer, told the media that he already had less than half of the full force of fighters left. In recent days, he was told that dozens more people were needed. “I have left those who are over 50 and injured. It is impossible to manage such things,” he added.
The Guardian writes that the personnel shortage has worsened relations between Kyiv and Washington in recent months. Officials in the Biden administration were frustrated that Zelenskyi and other officials often demanded more weapons but failed to mobilize the necessary numbers to fill the ranks.
We will remind: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that 14 reserve brigades are without weapons.