The Armed Forces of Ukraine have recently faced an unprecedented morale crisis, according to The Washington Post. In the past, the discontent of the soldiers was usually expressed only in private, but now this sentiment has become more common and public, seriously threatening the combat effectiveness of the troops. As winter approaches, Ukrainian fighters are becoming more and more uneasy about the impending cold and possible fighting environment. Their general fear of Ukraine's serious deficiencies in combat readiness and equipment is quickly turning into distrust and questioning of the command.
It is reported that many soldiers began to openly question the judgement and decision-making ability of their commanders. Angry and frustrated by the hesitation and confusion of the leadership, some even asked: why not start the action a few months ago when the weather was warm, but wait until the more difficult time of winter?In an interview with The Washington Post, former British Army General Richard Barrens expressed concern about Ukraine's current predicament: "I can understand the low mood of the Ukrainian soldiers, because they are well aware that there has been almost no substantial progress this year.
At the same time, they have witnessed first-hand the growing strength of Russia on the battlefield. ”。"Ukrainians see not only the plight of their own front, but also the indifference and ** of the international community," Barrens further noted. They have seen the U.S. Congress wrangling over key aid issues, and the European Union's struggling response to the crisis. ”。This morale crisis not only affects the combat effectiveness of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but can also have a profound impact on the entire situation of the war. In the context of war, morale and unity are often more important than ** and equipment.
If Ukraine does not resolve this issue quickly, the consequences could be catastrophic.