Enough is Enough: A Soldier’s Frustration with the System and Call for Change

In a raw and emotional video, a Ukrainian soldier expresses his frustration and exhaustion with the military system, highlighting the challenges and mistreatment faced by soldiers on the frontlines. His candid account sheds light on the bureaucratic hurdles, lack of support, and disrespect that many soldiers endure, even after sacrificing so much for their country.

The soldier begins by declaring his decision to leave the military, stating, “I’m done. I’m going to the reserve. I’m tired of this abuse, this bullshit. It’s a nightmare.” His words reflect the deep disillusionment felt by many who have served on the frontlines, only to be met with indifference and neglect from the system.

He recounts his experiences since 2022, when he sustained an injury to his foot during combat. Despite his service, he was denied a disability group, a recognition often granted to those injured in the line of duty. “I’m not an official,” he says, implying that his status as a regular soldier made it harder for him to receive the support he needed.

In 2024, his condition worsened, and he was evacuated from Donetsk Oblast with osteomyelitis and gangrene in his foot. At the hospital, he was told he needed surgery, but only with a referral from his military unit. This meant traveling 200 kilometers to obtain the necessary paperwork, only to be told at the military hospital that “everything is fine.” The soldier’s frustration is palpable as he describes this bureaucratic runaround, which left him without the medical care he desperately needed.

“This is bullshit,” he exclaims. “The military medical commission has already made enough money. Buy weapons yourselves, go to the front yourselves, screw this.” His words are a scathing critique of the corruption and inefficiency that plague the system, leaving soldiers to fend for themselves.

The soldier also reflects on his combat injuries from 2022, noting that he has no official record of his wounds, only a medal that he dismisses as meaningless. “I volunteered for the army, came back from abroad, and now I’m leaving. Enough is enough,” he says, his voice filled with resignation.

Perhaps the most poignant part of his message is his condemnation of how soldiers are treated. “They treat soldiers like cattle,” he says, capturing the disrespect and dehumanization that many soldiers feel. His words are a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the need for systemic change to support those who have sacrificed so much.