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Ukraine faces military desertions as Russian war grinds on

Season 2026 Episode 75 | 8m 41s

Ukraine’s military is facing a growing problem of desertion. An estimated 150,000 service members may be missing from their units as the war grinds through its fifth year. Soldiers cite fatigue caused by long deployments, anger at orders seen as suicide missions and forced mobilization. Special correspondent Jack Hewson reports on one young soldier who says he was pushed beyond his breaking point.

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