Ukraine is investigating its special French-trained brigade

'Negative lesson' — Ground Forces chief acknowledges desertions, mismanagement in French-trained brigade
Mykhailo Drapatyi, commander of Ukraine’s Ground Forces, acknowledged significant challenges within the French-trained 155th "Anne of Kyiv" Mechanized Brigade, including high desertion rates and poor organization,
Ukraine is investigating its special French-trained brigade after reports of mass desertion and command problems
The 155th Mechanized Brigade, partially trained by France, came under scrutiny after a Ukrainian reporter said 1,700 men had deserted since March.
Syrskyi orders to reinforce French-trained brigade with drones after reports of mismanagement
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi’s statements came following a media investigation claimed that soldiers of the unit, now deployed near Pokrovsk, have suffered losses and went AWOL (absent without leave) in large numbers due to poor command and organization on Ukraine's side.
The Woes Of The 155th: A French-Trained Brigade’s Problems Highlight Bigger Ukrainian Difficulties
The problems afflicting the 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade illustrate the bigger issues that have plagued Ukraine's military and hampered its ability to fight a larger, better-equipped Russian force.
Ukraine's 'Anne of Kyiv' brigade, trained in France then dispersed to the front line, suffers setbacks
The 155th mechanized brigade has been split into smaller units meant to reinforce other brigades in difficulty on the front. An investigation by a Ukrainian journalist decries the 'utter organizational chaos' that is said to have caused 1,
Ukraine investigating French-trained brigade after reports of desertions, mismanagement
The statement comes following a media investigation that claimed that soldiers of the unit, deployed near Pokrovsk, have suffered heavy losses and went AWOL in large numbers due to poor command and organization on Ukraine's side.
Ukraine Probes Reports Hundreds Went AWOL From France-trained Army Unit
Ukraine has opened a criminal probe into desertion and "abuse of power" after hundreds of soldiers were reported to have fled an army unit partly trained by France, investigators said Thursday.
Over 1,700 Ukrainian Soldiers Desert Military After Training in France For With Russia
Over 1,700 Ukrainian soldiers reportedly deserted before reaching the frontlines after receiving training in France. The troops were part of a new brigade, the 155th Mechanized Brigade, which was being prepared with advanced weapons and equipment,
Ukraine’s Newest Leopard 2 Brigade Began Disintegrating Before It Reached The Front Line
The 155th Mechanized Brigade’s troops and tanks may have been more useful as reinforcements for existing units.
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