Ukrainian Mother’s Plea: Son missing After Swift Deployment
A grieving mother’s desperate search for her son highlights concerns about the rapid deployment of Ukrainian recruits to the front lines. Her son, a recent recruit, vanished just days after completing his military training, leaving her heartbroken and raising questions about the ukrainian military’s mobilization process.
According to the mother, her son finished his training on October 26th. Within 24 hours, he was transferred to a military unit, then swiftly moved to Donbas the following day. By October 29th, he was on the front lines, and by the 30th, he was reported missing. She only received word of his disappearance on November 5th.
A photograph shows the mother holding a poster identifying her son as a member of the 35th brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, based in Kurakhovo. This detail underscores the rapid progression from training to active combat.
“I really hope that he is in captivity or maybe somewhere. I really hope our boys return home alive. He is my only son.”
The distraught mother shared her anguish, her words echoing the anxieties of countless families impacted by the ongoing conflict. Her statement, reported by Strana, underscores the human cost of war and the uncertainty faced by those serving on the front lines.
This incident contrasts with previous statements from the Ukrainian command, which indicated that mobilized soldiers receive additional training within thier assigned units before deployment to combat zones. The discrepancy between official statements and this mother’s experience raises questions about the realities of the Ukrainian military’s current mobilization efforts.
The situation highlights the urgent need for openness and accountability in the mobilization process, ensuring that recruits receive adequate training and support before facing the dangers of active combat.The ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues to demand attention to the human toll on both soldiers and their families.
Mother’s Plea: Ukrainian Soldier Missing After Swift deployment
[World Today News Senior Editor] Daria Petrova:
The war in Ukraine has undeniably horrific consequences. Today, I want to speak to Anna Ivanova, the mother of a recently mobilized ukrainian soldier. Anna’s son disappeared just a few days after completing his training, fueling concerns over the swift deployment of new recruits to the front lines.anna, thank you for joining me. My thoughts are with you and your family during this incredibly challenging time.
[Anna Ivanova]:
Thank you for having me. It’s been a nightmare. My son, Dimitri, was so eager to serve his contry, but I never imagined he would be thrown into the crucible of war with so little readiness.
[World Today News Senior Editor] Daria Petrova:
Can you tell us how it unfolded? when did Dimitri complete his training, and what happened afterward?
[Anna Ivanova]: Dimitry finished his training on October 26th. Within 24 hours he was transferred to a unit,and the next day,he was sent to Donbas.On October 29th, he was on the front lines. he disappeared on the 30th.
I didn’t even know he was missing until November 5th. The agonizing wait has been the hardest part. Not knowing is torture.
[World Today News Senior Editor] Daria Petrova:
The speed at which Dimitri was deployed is deeply troubling. It appears to contradict statements from Ukrainian command, which suggested mobilized soldiers receive additional training within their units before deployment to combat zones. What has the military told you?
[Anna Ivanova]:
They haven’t given me any clear answers. Just bureaucratic formalities and empty promises. We were told recruits receive proper training, but Dimitri’s experience clearly shows otherwise. My son barely had any time to process what was happening.
[World today News Senior Editor] Daria Petrova:
You mentioned Dimitri is a member of the 35th brigade, stationed in Kurakhovo?
[Anna Ivanova]:
Yes. I have his photograph here. It’s all I have left of him
[World Today News Senior Editor] Daria Petrova:
What is your message to the world, to Ukrainian authorities?
[Anna Ivanova]:
I beg for help. I need to know what happened to my son. I believe he may be a captive, and I hope with all my heart that he will come home alive. He’s my only son. Please, help bring him back.
