Over 200 thousand military personnel in the Armed Forces: The Ministry of Defense has found an alternative to punishments.

According to inkorr.com: Yevhen Nemichev, co-founder of the Kraken special unit under the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, explained why increasing fines for unauthorized leave from the unit is not an effective solution. Currently, over 200 thousand servicemen find themselves in such a situation, and for many, this may be a step towards transitioning to another unit. He emphasized that the reasons for such a step may vary, so it is important to approach each fighter individually to create comfortable service conditions.

“Imposing punishments for unauthorized leave from the unit will not solve the problem, as those who do not want to participate in combat actions under the command of unqualified commanders will still not participate in these actions. Therefore, it is important to fight not against the consequences, but against the causes, providing adequate conditions for the military,” he emphasized.

Creation of the Military Ombudsman

On Saturday, September 6, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine supported the bill on the creation of a Military Ombudsman, initiated by the President of Ukraine. The Office of the Military Ombudsman will be an auxiliary body under the President, aimed at protecting the rights of military personnel and their families.

• protection of the rights of military personnel of all branches of the defense of Ukraine;
• police officers participating in combat operations;
• foreigners and stateless persons in the Armed Forces;
• other categories of persons defined by law.

The Ministry of Defense emphasized that it is important to address issues of military disobedience through proper transfers and appeals for justice, stressing that punishment is not the only means of influence.

Nemichev, supporting the necessity of maintaining military discipline and combat readiness, expressed confidence in the importance of addressing the problem through motivation and support for the development of military personnel, which in turn will activate their participation in defending the country.

These initiatives demonstrate the aspiration of the Ukrainian leadership to find a balance between maintaining military discipline and ensuring the rights of military personnel. Improving the management system, including the establishment of a Military Ombudsman, can be an important step in enhancing service conditions and relations between the command and personnel. This, in turn, will strengthen combat readiness and the morale of the army in the context of modern warfare.