Women in the army: Is this enough to keep up troop numbers in Ukraine? | DW News

Ukraine is in need of more troops, and discussions are underway about changes to the way soldiers are mobilized. A new draft bill would increase penalties for people who dodge the draft - and make more citizens eligible for conscription. One source that has so far remained largely untapped is women. Around 42,000 women are currently estimated to be serving in the Ukrainian army - an increase of 40% in 2021- the year before Russia’s full-scale invasion. At least 5,000 of those are reported to have been deployed at the front. Currently, women cannot be conscripted and have to actively enlist if they wish to serve. New training camps are offering women opportunities to prepare for combat roles. Subscribe: For more news go to: Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: ►Twitter: ►Instagram: ►Twitch: Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: #ukraine #women #army