BERLIN - According to The Guardian's report, more than 60 percent of female soldiers in Germany's armed forces say they have faced harassment or abuse. The figure comes from a study of the Bundeswehr, the country's military.

The Guardian reported that the study is the first comprehensive one of its kind into the Bundeswehr. It found that soldiers, particularly women, faced extensive harassment within the ranks.

The Guardian reported that Germany's defence minister described the extent of sexual misconduct found by the study as unacceptable. The minister has promised a "zero tolerance" approach to sexual abuse in the armed forces, according to the outlet.

The Guardian also reported that the findings come as the military tries to attract more recruits.

The story was written by Kate Connolly in Berlin, according to the outlet.

The summary of the report available for this account does not give the study's sample size, its methodology, or the name of the minister, and those details could not be confirmed.

Sources: The Guardian: More than 60% of Germany’s female soldiers report harassment or abuse.