The number of women in the Armed Forces of Ukraine has almost doubled in seven years.
Kiev. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – March 07, 2021 – Society
In particular, in 2013, 16,557 women served in the military, and already in 2020, their number was 31,757. Of these, in 2013, 1,633 people were officers, and in 2020 this figure increased to 4,810.
According to the data, Ukrainian women soldiers have been involved in international peace and security operations for seven years. If in 2013 there were only two of them (officers), then already in 2020 there were six (five of them are officers).
In addition, during 2014-2020, more than 13.5 thousand women received the status of a participant in hostilities (UBD) for participating in the ATO / JF. In particular, in 2014 it was provided to 101 ATO participants, and in 2020 – to 19 ATO participants and 1,643 JFO participants. Another 925 female officers are now in command positions.
The total number of women in the Armed Forces of Ukraine is currently 56,726.
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Source: Ukrgate