Most of the “defensive” forces that Ukrainian soldiers are capturing are likely conscripts.
So yes, very likely these forces almost solely consist of teenagers that are highly under-geared, severely under-trained, and likely have been routinely mentally, physically and sexually assaulted.
“conscript borderguard” is roughly on the same quality level as “foreign/penal battalion”, except the latter are usually motivated via blocking troops.
Most of the “defensive” forces that Ukrainian soldiers are capturing are likely conscripts.
So yes, very likely these forces almost solely consist of teenagers that are highly under-geared, severely under-trained, and likely have been routinely mentally, physically and sexually assaulted.
“conscript borderguard” is roughly on the same quality level as “foreign/penal battalion”, except the latter are usually motivated via blocking troops.