Ukraine’s Defense Ministry Flags Food Supply Issues at Frontline Units

Ukraine’s defense ministry said isolated cases of insufficient food supply to frontline units are under review, with inspections ordered and accountability promised. Make us preferred on Google Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied (For illustrative purposes) A badge with the Ukrainian flag is seen on a trooper’s arm as Ukrainian soldiers prepare to take part in a military training with French servicemen, in a military training compound at an undisclosed location in Poland, on April 4, 2024. (Photo by Wojtek Radwanski / AFP) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google The Ministry of Defense said on Tuesday, April 28, that cases of insufficient food supply to certain frontline units must not become systemic, adding it is working with the General Staff to address the issue. The statement followed reported shortages affecting units, including the 30th Mechanized Brigade, 128th Mountain Assault Brigade, and 108th Territorial Defense Brigade. Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . The ministry cited a “demonstrative” case in the 14th Mechanized Brigade, where an investigation by the Ground Forces is underway. The brigade commander has been removed from his post, and those responsible will be held accountable. Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky has ordered commanders of operational groupings and corps to inspect supply conditions for troops along the front line by May 20, the update says. The ministry also warned that distorted or inaccurate reporting on the battlefield situation would lead to direct consequences for responsible officials. Last week, Ukraine’s military admitted its troops are facing serious supply problems near the Kupyansk sector in eastern Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, after images of emaciated Ukrainian soldiers spread online . At the time, the General Staff said supply lines near Kupyansk have been badly hit by Russian strikes on river crossings. Officials said troops are now being supplied by boats and heavy drones, but warned this is limited and dangerous. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization since 1995. Its international market reach of 97% outside of Ukraine makes it truly Ukraine’s Global – and most reliable – Voice.