The Guardian reported that air defense specialists are being transferred to infantry - the Armed Forces of Ukraine reacted to the 'fake'.

A critical situation has arisen in the air defense units of Ukraine due to the transfer of specialists to infantry units. According to The Guardian, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has decided to transfer some personnel from air defense to infantry units due to a lack of military personnel at the front. There are serious concerns about the functioning of air defense under such conditions.

Particular concern is raised by the fact that military personnel with specialized training in air defense are being transferred, but they do not have sufficient training for service in the infantry. Furthermore, there is a risk of leaking classified information about the country's defense.

One of the air defense officers stated that the situation has been escalating over the past year. In some units, less than half of the personnel remain, and commissions continue to demand additional people. As a result, mostly older and injured military personnel remain at the front lines.

Earlier, the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the transfer of specialists, but assured that this would not affect the effectiveness of air defense. However, some politicians expressed concern that these transfers could negatively impact the fight against Russian drones.

This situation has arisen due to delays in mobilization at the end of 2023 - the beginning of 2024, so military leadership was forced to look for personnel reserves for the infantry in all branches of the military.

The General Staff stated that these reassignments pertain to service members who are not assigned to operate equipment and weapons.