CNBC reports an almost 150% increase in the number of defecting sailors in the US Navy

According to him, in 2019, 63 cases of desertion among sailors were registered.

In 2021, there were 157 such cases.

It is also reported that the majority of those who deserted were aged 25 or younger.

Earlier, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby explained why the US does not punish the US military for civilian casualties as a result of missile strikes.