Ukraine Drafts 30,000 People Per Month Since May

Since the mobilization law took effect in May, approximately 30,000 people have been drafted into the Ukrainian military each month.

This figure is two to three times higher than during the last winter months and roughly equivalent to the monthly draft numbers of the Russian army, according to the New York Times, which cites unnamed military experts familiar with the data.

The publication notes that this figure could not be officially confirmed, as Ukrainian authorities do not disclose such information. However, representatives from various units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have confirmed that their ranks have been bolstered with new recruits.

Active mobilization has not yet led to a significant increase in Ukrainian forces on the battlefield, as many draftees are still completing their training and have not yet reached the front lines. Nevertheless, several brigades have confirmed an increase in the number of recruits they have received in recent weeks. They hope that the influx of soldiers will help Ukraine stabilize the front line this summer.

Franz-Stefan Gady, a military analyst from Vienna who recently returned from field research in Ukraine, also told reporters that a significant number of Ukrainian recruits are expected to arrive on the battlefield in the coming weeks. At the same time, he added that Russian troops are likely to "make another major push" and attempt to break through Ukrainian lines.

“They have a vested interest in trying to make as many gains as they can right now,” he noted.

Russia has been upping recruiting efforts, with reports stating that Moscow is offering one-time signing bonus of $21,200 (1.9 million rubles) for city residents who enlist in the military and are forcing immigrants into enlisting. However, on July 26, Andriy Yusov, spokesperson for Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR), stated that Russia’s difficulties in recruiting new soldiers may impair its offensive capabilities.