Ukraine’s army chief condemned on Monday a spate of violent attacks on draft officers, rallying in defence of a national call-up effort that has fuelled anger among some Ukrainians and struggled to generate sufficient frontline manpower.
The incidents, including the fatal shooting of a draft officer and explosions at two draft offices in three days, pile pressure on an already-troubled national campaign to draft civilians despite faltering enthusiasm for service. The setback comes as Ukraine is trying to project strength ahead of a potential negotiating process, with U.S. President Donald Trump pushing for a swift end to the war, while Russian troops continue to capture more territory in the east.
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Source: Reuters News
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