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2 million Ukrainians evading mobilization, another 200,000 soldiers AWOL, new defense minister says
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- Ukraine reports a combined figure of 2 million draft dodgers and 200,000 AWOL soldiers, underscoring a significant manpower challenge amid nearly four years of war.
- Fedorov calls for a systemic army reform to move beyond outdated structures and to build trust, leadership, and a front-line modernization mindset.
- Analysts note a manpower shortage as infantry units bear the brunt of losses, highlighting the urgency of replenishing front-line forces.
- Fedorov flags bureaucratic hurdles and a Soviet-minded command style as immediate problems to tackle to improve soldier and commander effectiveness.
- Front-line infrastructure and resource supply are slated for reform to support combat units and reduce corruption.
- The leadership reshuffle aligns with Ukraine’s broader defense and energy ministry reforms, including appointing Fedorov as defense minister and Shmyhal as energy minister.
- Desertion and mobilization evasion are criminal offenses during wartime, carrying prison terms under Ukraine’s Criminal Code.
- The report emphasizes pressure on infantry and front-line units amid ongoing combat operations.
- Fedorov pledges prioritizing immediate solutions to frontline and supply issues, including resource and weapons provisioning.
- The remarks followed Fedorov’s parliamentary address, signaling a formal, high-level push for army reform.
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