In the military units of Ukraine, there is an increase in cases of voluntary desertion by servicemen. Military lawyer Taras Borovsky noted that 95% of such cases occur due to conflicts between soldiers and commanders who issue "unbelievable orders."
Borovsky emphasized that war and hostilities create a serious psychological burden on military personnel, and many simply cannot withstand this stress. "95% of the cases of SZH that I have heard about are a conflict between an honorable soldier and an arrogant commander," the lawyer said. He noted that experienced military personnel may struggle with orders given to them by junior commands, leading to tense situations.
The commanders, in turn, use their authority to register fighters on the lists of those who refuse to follow orders, which, according to Borovsky, creates artificial conflicts. "Most often, this situation is artificially created by the commander," he added. Conflicts often arise between young commanders and experienced soldiers who have been fighting since 2014.
Recent events indicate serious problems in the management of military units. For example, Serhiy Gnezdilov, a soldier of the 56th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade, publicly announced his departure from the unit and subsequent departure to Kyiv, after which he was detained by law enforcement officers.
The other day, the Verkhovna Rada supported in the first reading draft law No. 12095, which provides for changes in the legislation on punishments for SZH. According to the new regulations, servicemen who left the unit for the first time or deserted but voluntarily returned can continue their military service without punishment.
