The Commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Yuriy Sodol, made a statement of concern in parliament regarding the insufficient number of personnel in the army. He emphasized that this problem is becoming a key one for the defense forces of Ukraine. In his speech, he noted that the operational-strategic grouping of troops “Khortytsia”, which he leads, has a shortage of personnel, which seriously limits their capabilities at the front.
Sodol explained that squads, which usually have 8-10 people, now often consist of only 2-4 fighters. This leads to a significant decrease in the effectiveness of defense, especially given the emergence of new threats such as kamikaze drones and FPV drones. He emphasized that the main burden falls on the personnel of mechanized and infantry units.
According to the commander, with an insufficient number of fighters in military units, it is difficult to ensure effective defense across the entire front. He expressed indignation that the relevant brigades have to defend a much smaller territory than stipulated by the regulations.
Sodol called on the people's deputies to adopt a draft law on mobilization to provide the necessary number of fighters for the army and ensure the effective defense of the country.
