Ukrainian military personnel raise concerns over frontline conditions and systemic issues

Ukrainian service members, medical personnel, and veterans have voiced increasing concern over administrative, logistical, and operational shortcomings within the armed forces.

Frontline surgeon Bohdan Zhuravel warned that long deployments without rotations leave troops exhausted, arguing that "the authorities turned their backs on the military" to prioritize civilian interests. Drone unit commander Yurii Butusov criticized military supply systems, stating that unit leaders are routinely forced to secure essential equipment independently due to a lack of institutional accountability. Meanwhile, an analysis published by Українська правда revealed that official decorations are frequently retained by headquarters staff instead of reaching frontline combatants. Regarding recruitment, service member Pavlo Kazarin urged comprehensive overhauls of draft deferments and medical evaluation boards to establish a fairer mobilization process.

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