Ukraine Women in the Army: Enough to keep up Troop Numbers? January 11, 2024 Unipro2013main Ukraine War </p> <h2>Ukraine women in the army: Enough to keep up troop numbers?</h2> <p> Ukraine is in need of more troops, and discussions are underway about changes to the way soldiers are mobilized. A new draft bill would increase penalties for people who dodge the draft – and make more citizens eligible for conscription. One source that has so far remained largely untapped is women.<br /> Around 42,000 women are currently estimated to be serving in the Ukrainian army – an increase of 40% in 2021- the year before Russia’s full-scale invasion. At least 5,000 of those are reported to have been deployed at the front.<br /> Currently, women cannot be conscripted and have to actively enlist if they wish to serve. New training camps are offering women opportunities to prepare for combat roles.<br /> Credit to : DW News</p> <p> Please support our Sponsors here :
