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Updates and events in the War in Ukraine 2025
I quickly fact-checked your desertion claims with ChatGPT. It’s not just a few bad apples—it’s happening in huge numbers. Still, carry on with your fine words. ARSS is very heavily moderated, but it provides spirited debate and solid soldier insights, so I make a point of spending some time there each day reading the posts. Here are the most up-to-date insights on the state of Ukraine’s armed forces—focusing on the manpower situation without any reliance on Russian state sources: Ukrainian Army Strength & Deployment Total Troop Strength: Ukraine officially maintains over 1 million active personnel, but the Warsaw-based Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW) notes that only 300,000 or fewer may actually be deployed on the front line (RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty). Future Structure: Ukraine is expanding its military through the formation of new units—like the 17th Army Corps (40,000–80,000 troops formed around Zaporizhzhia in 2025) (Wikipedia)—and the 3rd Army Corps (~20,000 troops, focused on Kyiv front operations) (Wikipedia). Unmanned Systems Forces: As of early 2025, the dedicated drone warfare branch includes 5,000 personnel structured into one regiment and six battalions (with more being formed) (Wikipedia). Casualties & Manpower Strain Casualty Estimates (Ukrainian losses combined with wounded): President Zelensky estimated 43,000 killed and 370,000 wounded as of late December 2024 (Russia Matters). The CSIS (June 2025) projects between 60,000–100,000 killed and 300,000–340,000 wounded (Russia Matters). The U.K. Ministry of Defence estimates over 250,000 killed within the broader casualty count by mid-2025 (Russia Matters). These figures reflect significant attrition, reinforcing the manpower pressures Ukraine continues to face. Recruitment Issues & Public Sentiment Conscription Challenges: With public resistance rising, multiple forced-draft incidents have surfaced—including men being taken into vans. As a result, Ukraine introduced a provision for voluntary service for ages 18–24 and over 60, though only 10% of recruits are volunteering, meaning forced mobilization remains the primary method (Financial Times). Desertion and Morale: The Ukrainian military continues to grapple with a desertion crisis—driven by exhaustion, morale issues, and harsh combat conditions. The government has responded with measures like decriminalizing voluntary return, easing transfers via an app, and increasing transparency in recruitment—but structural challenges persist (The Guardian). Summary Table Category Key Insights Total Troop Strength Over 1 million, but only ~300,000 on front line (OSW estimate) New Formations 17th Army Corps (~40–80k), 3rd Army Corps (~20k), and drone unit expansion Casualties Estimated 60k–250k+ killed; up to ~340k wounded (various sources) Recruitment Growing resistance to draft; only 10% volunteer; forced conscription continues Desertion & Morale Ongoing desertion crisis; reforms underway but problems remain Overall Assessment (August 2025) Manpower is critically strained. Casualties and battlefield attrition continue to outpace replacement through recruitment. Structural expansion efforts, like new Army Corps and drone forces, reflect Ukraine’s adaptation to limited manpower, but these units face pressure to fill ranks. Public dissent over conscription and desertion trends signal ongoing morale issues, despite reform efforts. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/31/tired-mood-changed-ukrainian-army-desertion-crisis? In May that same year, Viktor left his position to seek further medical treatment. He did not come back. His commander marked him down as awol. Viktor is one of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers who have abandoned their units. The exact figure is a military secret, but officials concede the number is large. They say it is understandable, when tired troops have served for months without a proper break. The issue of desertion has made headlines in Ukraine. Last week the government launched an investigation into the 155th Mechanised Brigade. Fifty-six soldiers disappeared while training in France. Hundreds of others are said to be missing. The unit’s commander, Dmytro Riumshyn, was arrested. He faces 10 years in jail for failing to carry out his official duties and to report unauthorised absences. -
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The only possible answer was given many years ago in 1978, by the obviously prophetic Canadian punk band "The Forgotten Rebels"... -
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Bankok Bank Meaasge
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Middle East Israeli Intelligence: 50,000 deaths in Gaza ‘necessary’
Yes, disgusting animals posting videos of blowing up buildings with children inside. Not even the Nazis were that low. -
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Democrats Democracy and what it looks like, Enterprising Criminals,Lawlessness of illegals..
This is what Dem Democracy looks like under the leaderless Dem party of Radicals. "Illegal migrant caught working as police officer in Maine agrees to voluntarily self deport". https://nypost.com/2025/08/19/us-news/illegal-migrant-caught-working-as-police-officer-in-maine-agrees-to-voluntarily-self-deport/ -
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Middle East Israeli Intelligence: 50,000 deaths in Gaza ‘necessary’
But civilian deaths cannot be avoided when targeting the hostage takers
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