Ukrainian military figures highlight systemic flaws in supply, rotations, and awards

Ukrainian service members and commentators are voicing growing concern over internal military inequalities, supply issues, and prolonged deployments.

In an interview with Radio Svoboda, frontline surgeon Bohdan Zhuravel criticized the lack of troop rotations, arguing that state policies favor civilians over soldiers. Meanwhile, UAV company commander Yurii Butusov told Radio NV that unit leaders still face daily responsibility for securing basic supplies without sufficient institutional support.

Administrative practices are also drawing criticism. A report by Ukrainska Pravda revealed that military commendations are frequently concentrated among headquarters staff rather than distributed to frontline combatants. Additionally, service member Pavlo Kazarin told LIGA.net that reforming medical evaluation commissions and draft deferment rules is essential to making mobilization more equitable.

Sources: Liga net, NV, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда