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The Ministry of Defense told what specialties are chosen by women who join the Defense Forces through recruitment

27 January 2025 19:19
Victoria, nicknamed “Runa,” from the 56th Separate Mariupol Infantry Brigade / Photo: Suspilne
Victoria, nicknamed “Runa,” from the 56th Separate Mariupol Infantry Brigade / Photo: Suspilne

Since the start of the Ukrainian army’s recruitment centers, more than 36,000 citizens have received consultations. Among them, 8,053 people became candidates for the Defense Forces – 20% of them are women.

This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

The highest percentage of female candidates was recorded in Chernivtsi (46%), Khmelnytsky (42%) and Ternopil (38%) regions.

Women hold a variety of positions in the army, from staff to medical and combat positions, including in the field of UAVs. According to Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Serhiy Melnyk, this confirms that the army provides equal opportunities for all those who wish to join the defense of the country.

Distribution by groups of military specialties among women who joined the Defense Forces through the recruitment centers of the Ukrainian army as of January 25, 2025:

  • staff positions – 24%
  • Combat medics, nurses, doctors – 22%.
  • specialties related to UAVs – 13%
  • cooks – 12%
  • shooting specialties – 6%
  • communications and cybersecurity – 6%.

Currently, there are 48 recruitment centers in Ukraine that provide only consultations without issuing subpoenas, and all information is kept confidential.


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