War in Ukraine: "There is a fear of sacrificing Ukrainian youth"estimates a military specialist

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The text which entered into force on Wednesday April 3 in Ukraine could change the situation for thousands of young people. The age of mobilization is lowered to 25 years instead of 27 years as was the case until now. In a context of difficulty on the front for the Kiev troops, facing the Russian army, the Ukrainian president has therefore decided to expand this conscription. General Jérôme Pellistrandi, editor-in-chief of the magazine Défense nationale, was the guest of franceinfo.

Franceinfo: Was this measure necessary for Ukraine?

Jérôme Pellistrandi: The Ukrainian command knows perfectly well what the military situation is. And so there is no question of sending young conscripts like that to the front line. So there is a lot of preparation work, training, training, and it is a measure which makes it possible to anticipate what could happen in the coming months, and in particular with the fear of a Russian offensive which could take place at the end of spring.

Why did you choose 25 years old when certain armies at war mobilize from 18 years old?