Ukraine: The Latest Soldiers’ stories from battlefields of Donetsk & Ukraine launches second revenge attack
Apr 17, 2025
Svitlana Morenets, a staff writer at The Spectator and a Ukrainian journalist, shares poignant insights from the battlefield in Donetsk. She highlights the resilience of soldiers amid constant drone and missile exchanges with Russia. The discussion also delves into the political landscape in Kyiv, with tensions surrounding draft evasion and governance under President Zelensky. Morenets emphasizes the urgent need for military support and the complexities faced by volunteers in this ongoing conflict. Her on-the-ground perspective adds a deeply human dimension to the war's challenges.
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Frontline Artillery Shortages Insight
- Ukrainian frontline soldiers face high drone threats and artillery shortages.
- Only about 20% of targets spotted by drones can be effectively hit due to limited resources.
Youth in Drone Units Insight
- Young Ukrainian men predominantly serve in drone units, while infantry is largely older men.
- The military preserves young talent by training them abroad and assigning technology roles.
Draft Evasion Anecdote
- Many young men avoid conscription by fleeing, bribing, or faking disabilities.
- Secret routes through mountains and illegal channels help thousands evade the draft.