The Armed Forces of Ukraine has introduced a mandatory rotation policy for military personnel serving on the front lines, accorfing to Ukrinform.
Under a new order signed by the commander-in-chief, soldiers – particularly infantry – should spend no more than two months on the forward edge of the battlefield.
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General Staff spokesperson Dmytro Lykhovy explained that an additional month may be allocated to complete the rotation process, depending on prevailing security conditions.
The primary goal of this initiative is to address the exhaustion caused by long-term stays in high-intensity combat zones and to prioritize the lives of Ukrainian defenders.
To support the transition, the General Staff is developing detailed instructions for commanders on how to execute these rotations safely across various combat scenarios.
Lykhovy further emphasized that commanders must ensure troops on the front lines are promptly provided with essential supplies, including food, water, ammunition, and technical equipment.
This focus on soldier welfare follows a series of tactical successes reported by Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky, who noted that Ukrainian forces regained nearly 50 square kilometers of territory in March.
Syrsky attributed these gains to “Ukrainian quality” in warfare and the effective use of Unmanned Systems Forces, which have significantly increased Russian personnel and equipment losses.
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Despite the continued heavy fighting in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions, the military leadership maintains that timely rotations are essential to sustaining these defensive and counteroffensive operations.
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