General Staff: More troops return from AWOL in August than leave their units
Steady2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 2 days
Thu, 10 September 2026Sat, 12 September 2026
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original reportfirst to report
Ukrinform (Ukraine)
Kyiv Post (Ukraine)
10 Sept, 21:42over 40 hours12 Sept, 13:58
How it spread - 2 original reports
Thu, 10 September 2026
1 report- Ukrinform (Ukraine)21:42first to report
In August, the number of service members who returned to duty after absence without official leave (AWOL) exceeded the number of those who left their military units without authorization.
Sat, 12 September 2026
1 report- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)13:58
Ukraine’s simplified return program for servicemen who went absent without official leave (AWOL) is set to conclude on Sept. 20, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced. During August 2026, the number of soldiers voluntarily returning to service exceeded new unauthorized departures. The initiative permits servicemen who left units on or before June 12 to select their preferred military branch, unit, and position, while retaining full military pay and benefits upon resuming...