Ukrainian service members highlight internal flaws in armed forces

Ukrainian military personnel, medical officers, and veterans have raised concerns regarding systemic administrative, logistical, and operational challenges within the armed forces.

Frontline surgeon Bohdan Zhuravel cautioned that prolonged deployments without rotations are exhausting troops, stating that "the authorities turned their backs on the military" to favor civilian interests. On supply management, drone unit commander Yurii Butusov criticized institutional logistics, noting that frontline commanders must independently procure essential equipment.

In addition, research highlighted in Українська правда revealed that official military awards are disproportionately distributed to headquarters staff rather than frontline soldiers. Addressing mobilization issues, service member Pavlo Kazarin advocated reform of draft deferments and military medical commissions to restore equity to recruitment.

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