expert gave a disappointing forecast regarding the war – UNIAN
Regarding the initiative to mobilize to the front precisely from the age of 18, Popovich expressed the opinion that “18 years may not be enough.”
If the war in Ukraine continues for several more years, then everyone will be mobilized one way or another. Military analyst Denis Popovich said this on the air of “Kyiv 24”, answering a question regarding initiatives to lower the mobilization age to 18 years.
Referring to data from the Ukrainian military, he noted that “youth are needed.”
“Since a person is aged 45+, and even more so, 50+, of whom there are many at the front now, with his physical characteristics he cannot fully fulfill the duties that are assigned to infantrymen. And the main burden of conducting combat operations is placed on infantrymen field,” said…