Ukraine's military is facing a growing problem of desertion. An estimated 150,000 service members may be missing from their units as the war grinds through its fifth year. Soldiers cite fatigue caused by long deployments, anger at orders seen as suicide missions and forced mobilization. Special correspondent Jack Hewson reports on one young soldier who says he was pushed beyond his breaking point. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Ukraine faces military desertions as Russian invasion grinds through 5th year
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