The Take: Ukraine desperately needs new soldiers
Al Jazeera
Front-line commanders report a lack of basic training for troops in battle, as Ukraine faces critical soldier shortage.
Stories are spreading from the front lines about lack of basic training for Ukrainian troops sent into battle. This is just one of the challenges Ukraine faces as it tries to address a critical shortage of soldiers amid a Russian offensive.
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This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker, with Marcos Bartolomé, Sarí el-Khalili, and our host, Malika Bilal.
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