The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrsky, announced in his Telegram channel the continuation of mobilization and strengthening of the army in response to the active actions of Russia. This decision was the result of a monthly meeting aimed at enhancing the quality of training for military personnel.
Syrsky noted that Ukraine has no choice but to strengthen its defense capability through mobilization, recruitment, and new contracts. He also emphasized the importance of the adaptation period for newcomers, as a significant part of the system of general military training (SЗЧ) takes place during this time.
Main News from the Meeting
- The duration of the basic general military training (BЗVP) has already been increased to 51 days.
- Emphasis on improving the level of instructors and equipping training centers.
- The importance of constructing and equipping shelters at training centers.
The general also noted the necessity of relocating the training and education of fighters further from the front line to enhance the safety of military personnel. This change will be accompanied by assigning army corps to training grounds in the central and western regions of Ukraine.
During the meeting, issues concerning the security of military personnel in training centers were discussed. Syrsky emphasized that it is unacceptable to treat the safety of soldiers lightly. "I issued the necessary orders to address the problematic issues," he summarized.
The official position of President Volodymyr Zelensky also calls for a fair distribution of fighters among brigades, with an emphasis on the quality of training.
