On Ukraine’s front lines, soldiers are expressing concerns not only about the enemy’s slow advance but also about the perceived inaction of their ally, the United States.
The soldiers stationed in the southern Zaporizhzhia region have reported a deteriorating situation on the battlefield, with Russia’s military gaining an advantage.
The Ukrainian army, after nearly two years of war, is facing challenges such as a shortage of soldiers, leadership upheaval, and critically low ammunition.
According to one soldier, new military aid from the United States is stalled in Congress, and a scarcity of supplies has contributed to the surrender of a key eastern city. Morale among Ukrainian units has suffered as they find themselves outnumbered and outgunned.
Ukrainian Soldiers (Credits: Atlantic Council)
The soldier, a drone operator, mentioned using handmade bombs strapped to drones as a substitute for artillery fire due to the shortage of ammunition. However, he expressed concern about the limited power and range of these improvised devices.
The soldier emphasized that the situation needs a drastic change in the coming weeks, or the situation on the front lines will become increasingly challenging.
The uncertainty and perceived lack of support from Western backers, particularly the United States, have contributed to the soldiers’ anxiety about the prospects of defending against the advancing Russian forces.
