Critical troop burnout on the Ukrainian front lines (euobserver.com)

• Severe psychological fatigue in active combat zones
• Impact of prolonged trench cycles on mental health
• Concerns regarding soldier sustainment and rotation

"The Ukrainian Ombudswoman has highlighted a dire crisis regarding the psychological and physical state of soldiers after 40 days of continuous trench warfare. Prolonged exposure to combat, malnutrition, and exhaustion has led to widespread resignation, where soldiers report a total decline in the instinct for self-preservation."