Ukraine War: 'If we go home, a lot of inexperienced soldiers will die' - BBC News

Ukraine is outgunned and outmanned by the Russian invaders, who are inching closer.

1 day agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsWar in UkraineImage caption, These Ukrainian gunners are digging in near the eastern front lineBy James WaterhouseBBC Ukraine correspondent, Donetsk regionUnder the rich, leafy cover of the Ukrainian spring, an artillery unit awaits.

Only a fraction of their job is firing rockets from their 50-year-old launcher. Most of their time is spent digging a new bunker into the hillside.

They're outgunned and outmanned by the Russian invaders, 5km (3 miles) away in the eastern Donetsk region, who are inching closer.

Incoming American ammunition is expected to help, but how the Ukrainian government is addressing its need to recruit is controversial.

A new mobilisation bill passed earlier in April was criticised for not including a limit on time served. A clause aimed at demobilising soldiers after three years was dropped at the army's request.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68932127

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