ukraine The Defense Ministry has removed a senior commander from his post, after which a big controversy has come to light regarding the serious condition of the soldiers deployed on the frontline. This action was taken after photographs surfaced in which soldiers were seen extremely weak and malnourished.
These pictures were first shared on social media by Anastasia Silchuk, a soldier’s wife. The condition of the soldiers appeared to be very worrying in the photographs – they looked pale, extremely weak and malnourished, with their ribs and thin arms clearly visible.
What problems are Ukrainian soldiers facing?
According to relatives, these soldiers were guarding a small area on the left bank of the Oskil River near the city of Kupyansk in north-eastern Ukraine and were deployed at the front for several months. It was told that they were not getting enough food and water.
According to the report, food and medicines were being sent to the soldiers only through drones. A soldier’s wife told that sometimes the supplies did not reach for 10 days. To survive, soldiers had to drink rain water and make water by melting snow. He also said that the soldiers had been without food for 17 days and kept pleading for help.
Why is there a problem with food?
Another relative, Ivana Poberzhniuk, said that the condition of the soldiers of the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade is very bad and some soldiers are even fainting from hunger. The Ukrainian General Staff has admitted that there are supply problems and food can only be sent by air because the area is too close to enemy reach. The army said that Russia constantly monitors the supplies through drones and tries to shoot them down.
What action happened after the commander was removed?
After the commander was removed, the Ukrainian Army has said that the investigation into the matter is ongoing. It has also been told that now more food has been sent to the brigade and there is also a plan to remove the soldiers from there if needed.
Silchuk claimed that there has been some improvement in the situation and the new commander has talked about improving the situation. He told that the soldiers are now eating food little by little because their bodies have become weak due to being hungry for a long time.
When did the war start between Russia and Ukraine?
Since the war between Russia and Ukraine started in 2022, the situation in the frontline areas has remained difficult. Both sides are using drones on a large scale. Russia has also destroyed several bridges in this area, which has affected the supply and movement of Ukrainian forces.
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