Missing in action: Ukrainian soldiers reportedly desert during training in Germany
- Published on 20/08/2026 - 18:24 GMT+2 In Saxony-Anhalt, the interior ministry is aware of around 80 cases and across Germany, there are said to be hundreds of such incidents of Ukrainian troops deserting after completing their military training.
- The federal government has not yet published any official nationwide statistics.
- Nor are any publicly confirmed figures currently available from other states.
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- Published on 20/08/2026 - 18:24 GMT+2 In Saxony-Anhalt, the interior ministry is aware of around 80 cases and across Germany, there are said to be hundreds of such incidents of Ukrainian troops deserting after completing their military training.
- The federal government has not yet published any official nationwide statistics.
- Nor are any publicly confirmed figures currently available from other states.
Sources: Euronews