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Ukraine Faces Soldier Shortage, Boosts Military Tech

1/17/2026

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  • Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov disclosed that around 200,000 soldiers are absent without leave.
  • This signals severe personnel strains as Ukraine nears the invasion's four-year mark.
  • President Volodymyr Zelensky called for broader mobilization changes after meeting with Mykhailo Fedorov.
  • The new minister aims to boost military technology to mitigate manpower shortages.
  • Ukraine now has 500 drone manufacturers and over 20 missile producers.