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Ukraine military ombudsman reports drug addiction problem

Ukraine's military ombudsman confirms drug addiction is a widespread problem affecting many service members across the armed forces.

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Ukraine's Military Ombudsman has confirmed that drug addiction is a significant and widespread problem within the Ukrainian Armed Forces, stating these are "not isolated cases." The issue was first discovered in one unit but has since been identified as a broader pattern across the military. Many affected service members had previously been on substitution therapy, which cannot be continued while serving. The ombudsman's admission highlights systemic challenges facing Ukraine's military as it continues to defend against Russian aggression.
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17 AprDD Geopolitics

The message adds that the problem was first discovered in one unit but turned out to be a broader pattern, and clarifies that many affected individuals had been on substitution therapy that cannot be continued in service.

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