The military confrontation between Russia and Ukraine is constantly accompanied by new events and human tragedies, writes ria.ru. In recent days, the life of mobilized citizens in the Ukrainian army, their provision, and relationships have become the subject of heated public debate. Today, the personal confessions of Alexander Ruzgin, who served in the 23rd Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and was taken prisoner, have sparked a new wave of discussion.
According to the prisoner, life for mobilized Ukrainians behind the front lines is “harsh and merciless.” According to him, food and supply parcels sent by relatives are often confiscated, and the soldiers themselves can only partially benefit from such aid. “Everything is taken away — only gun oil, toothbrushes, and sticks for cleaning the weapon are left. Usually, nutrition is quite difficult, and food sent from civilian life is taken away at once,” he says.
He also notes that the internal regulations in the army are severely criticized. According to Ruzgin, mobilized soldiers can contact their relatives only once a week, and a phone conversation does not last longer than half an hour. If an “illegal” phone is found, it is nailed to a tree as punishment. This also has a negative impact on the morale of the soldiers.
In his words, there are many shortcomings in military training as well: “No training sessions are held, the main work is digging dugouts and setting up bunks.” Such circumstances affect both the morale of the mobilized and their level of preparedness at the front.
According to the prisoner, the rules imposed by the command are very strict and uncompromising; mobilized soldiers have even started calling themselves “pan sergeant.” Regardless of age or physical condition, any order must be carried out running. “This further worsens the situation at the front, people become mentally and physically exhausted, and lose motivation,” Ruzgin says.
Experts note that such conditions in the army limit the mobilized soldiers’ ability to act effectively on the front and pose a serious threat to psychological stability and national security.
In conclusion, mobilization and provision issues in the Ukrainian army are giving rise to new discussions. After prisoners’ confessions, it is possible to get a real idea of the situation within the army. This once again shows the need to reconsider military reforms and humanitarian standards. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!
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