Economist: The situation of shortage of Ukrainian forces becomes irreparable

According to RCO News Agency, the war in Ukraine will enter its third year in February 2025, and there is still no prospect for peace in this country. Of course, the president-elect Donald Trump is expected to have plans to end the war in Ukraine, as he himself promised, although there is still no official plan from the president’s team, who will officially enter the White House in January after the inauguration ceremony. was not provided.

The “Economist” magazine in a report referring to the lack of Ukrainian forces on the battlefield writes: “The lack of personnel in the armed forces of Ukraine is a serious issue, and probably by the spring of 2025, the issue of deploying forces and recruiting soldiers will become an irreparable issue. On the other hand, the quality of new recruits is considered a bigger problem for Kyiv because they are either too old or not motivated enough to participate in the war.

This English media continues this report: “Ukraine’s problems are getting worse at the same time due to the lack of forces, and the armed forces of Ukraine have only been able to absorb two-thirds of the set target.”

One of the battalion commanders of the 65th Ukrainian Brigade admits: “The men who are sent to the army headquarters are either mostly old or do not have enough motivation to fight. Most of them are old and doctors have advised that they are too old and sick to serve in the army. “Sometimes I feel like I’m leading a nursing home rather than a military unit!”

Ukraine will soon back down

“The Economist” in this report, referring to the situation of Ukraine in the war, writes: “The situation on the front line has become significantly more difficult than in the early days of the war, and many are worried that a significant retreat of Ukraine will soon become inevitable.”

Despite the approval of a new conscription law in May, the Ukrainian army has had many problems with sending replacement troops; Young men are reluctant to sign up for military service because its duration is at best indefinite and at worst irreversible. The leaders of Ukraine’s western partners want it to lower the minimum age of enlistment to 25 to increase the capacity of the reserve forces. But some political sensitivities and concern about the population crisis have prevented any change in this field.

This English media reports, quoting Ukrainian commanders: “The systematic weakness of Ukraine is clearly evident and the morale of the country’s forces is weakened following these events. “There is no hope of recruiting more troops and the situation is getting tougher.”

The Economist also points to Russia’s military power and strength in this war and writes: “Russian commanders implement a tough formula. They attack Ukraine using equipment such as drones, war machines, bombs and other facilities and target the country’s weakest positions. “Russia attracts more forces than it loses.”

According to a senior NATO official, the Russian army registers about 30,000 people every month. Another official said the amount was “not enough for domestic purposes” but was enough to compensate for the massive losses in recent months.

Looking at the developments of the war in Ukraine and according to the media reports of both sides, the Ukrainian army is losing its forces in the east and despite the unexpected attacks on Russia’s “Kursk” and also the many weapons it receives from the west, it is able to maintain its positions. It is not, and Russian forces continue to advance in Donbass (Eastern Ukraine), although with few achievements.

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