The 8th Combined Arms Army, actively engaged in eastern Ukraine, has seen about 12,000 deserters, comprised of approximately 10,000 conscripts and 2,000 contract soldiers. Additionally, around 2,500 soldiers have deserted from the 58th Combined Arms Army, also part of the southern district. Read also: British intelligence predicts Russia to establish two new armies in 2024, foresees supply challenges British intelligence previously stated that the high level of desertion demonstrates the poor morale of the Russian army and its reluctance to fight. This is due to the lack of training and motiva…