Some 41,000 soldiers sign contracts to serve in AFU since start of year

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"Ukrainian citizens continue to sign contracts for military service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Since the beginning of the year, 40,800 soldiers have signed contracts, of which about 4,500 are officers," he stated.

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