Ukraine war latest: Ukraine's military now totals 880,000 soldiers, fa

Details: Written by: The Kyiv Independent news desk; 15.Jan; Hits: 7

Key developments on Jan. 15:Ukraine's military now totals 880,000 soldiers, facing 600,000 Russian troops, Zelensky saysRussia launches mass missile attack against UkraineUkraine, Russia have to make concessions to end war, Rubio saysUkraine brings back 25 people from Russian captivity, including Azovstal defendersLithuania would consider troop deployment to Ukraine upon Kyiv's request, FM Budrys saysNATO defense budget could surpass Russia's tenfold if Europe matches Poland's spending, Tusk saysPresident Volodymyr Zelensky said on Jan.

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15 that Ukraine's military now comprises 880,000 soldiers, tasked with defending the entire country against 600,000 Russian troops concentrated in specific areas.Speaking at a joint press conference with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw, Zelensky said that Russia's localized troop concentration creates a numerical advantage."Russian troops are concentrated in several areas, so in some areas, they have a quantitative advantage," he said.Ukraine has been struggling with a manpower shortage, especially in the infantry, while Russia has intensified its offensive in Donetsk Oblast since the summer of 2024.Earlier on Jan. 14, a scandal erupted in Ukraine as Air Force members claimed they were being transferred to bolster the infantry. Join our community

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