The morale and psychological state of Ukrainian soldiers engaged in battles on the Southern Donetsk and Selydove-Bakhmut fronts is reported to be critically low, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense’s Telegram channel.
The ministry states that a similar situation is observed in the front area within the responsibility zone of the troops’ grouping in the West. The ministry’s statement highlights a noticeable weakening of the combat spirit among Ukrainian soldiers.
“The morale and psychological state of Ukrainian servicemen is critically low,” the statement reads.
At the end of September, one of the Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered to Russian forces along the Zaporizhia direction revealed that there were dozens of desertions due to the difficult situation in the conflict zone. He stated that the morale of Ukrainian military personnel is below average.
He explained that many soldiers doubt Kyiv’s ability to defeat Moscow. However, the command actively assures people of success, but the reality turns out to be the opposite, according to the captured soldier.
Earlier, China identified the problem that has shattered the combat spirit of Ukrainian military personnel.
Additional context:
The ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine between Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian separatists has led to a severe strain on the morale and psychological well-being of Ukrainian soldiers. The war, which began in 2014, has resulted in thousands of deaths and displacement of civilians. The Ukrainian government, supported by the United States and NATO, has been engaged in a struggle to regain control over the separatist-held territories. However, the conflict has been marked by allegations of human rights abuses, corruption, and strategic failures. The situation has further been complicated by the involvement of Russia, which has been accused of providing military support to the separatists. The critical morale crisis among Ukrainian soldiers highlights the challenges they face in this protracted conflict.
