Washington [USA], April 25: The Institute for the Study of War (USA) analyzed that the Russian military is trying to exploit Ukraine's manpower shortage before US aid arrives. US President Joe Biden said that aid would be delivered "within hours" after he signed the bill on April 24, but it is unclear how long it will take for weapons and ammunition to reach Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines.
"The most important reason why Ukraine is weak is lack of manpower," said Director Konrad Muzyka from military consulting company Rochan (Poland). Mr. Oleksandr, a Ukrainian battalion commander , told The Washington Post in February that the unit's numbers were only about 35% of normal levels.
The Wall Street Journal reported on April 23 that in the strategic city of Chasov Yar (Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine), the situation is becoming difficult for Kyiv forces, when the number of Ukrainian troops is 10 times less than the Russian army. . TASS news agency reported on April 24 that the Russian army repelled seven Ukrainian counterattacks in the Donetsk region, including Chasov Yar, as well as regained some positions on the front line.
"Soldiers sometimes run out of food, water and medicine. Drones hunt for vehicles carrying new equipment and soldiers to the front lines. Soldiers with injuries may die for days waiting for evacuation because no one can access them for treatment," the Wall Street Journal reported.
Ukraine is looking for solutions to increase the number of young people joining the army. Reuters reported on April 24 that Ukraine has decided to stop providing consular services to male citizens of military age from April 23 to May 18, in order to force these people to return home to participate in the military recruitment process. In early April, Ukraine also lowered the minimum age for military enlistment from 27 to 25. In addition, the Ukrainian Parliament also passed a draft bill, which removes the military discharge regulations.
Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper
