Russian law enforcement agencies reported on October 4 that junior commanders within the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in the Kharkiv region are enabling soldiers to desert due to the inability of senior leadership to fulfill operational responsibilities. A source stated that instances have emerged where lower-ranking officers deliberately disband their units, reflecting the incompetence of higher command and an inability to carry out assigned duties.
Ukrainian Army Faces Desertion Crisis as Senior Command Fails to Lead
