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Ukraine says 30,000 men need to be recruited per month

Observador28 August 2026 at 21:53

Ukraine faces a significant military recruitment challenge to maintain its defense lines against the Russian offensive. Ukraine's military intelligence chief, Kyrylo Budanov, publicly stated that the country needs to recruit 30,000 new soldiers every month to sustain its defensive capacity.

According to Budanov, this monthly recruitment target is essential to ensure that the Ukrainian armed forces can continue to resist and maintain their defensive positions. The intelligence chief's statement highlights the scale of military losses Ukraine has faced in the conflict.

The need for a constant flow of new recruits reflects the intensity of the fighting and the attrition of Ukrainian forces after more than two years of war. The mass recruitment of 30,000 men per month represents a considerable logistical and human effort for the country.

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