Ukrainian Army Recruiters Conduct Targeted Raids, Dragging Men from Nightclubs and Restaurants

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:31am on 15 Oct 2024,Tuesday International

Ukrainian military recruiters have intensified efforts to bolster forces amid ongoing shortages, conducting targeted raids in Kyiv. Officers detained men exiting the Palace of Sports following a concert by the rock band Okean Elzy, with videos showing a concertgoer being forcibly taken. Reports indicate raids were conducted in various venues, apprehending those with faulty military documents. Under martial law, men aged 25 to 60 must serve, while those 18 to 60 cannot leave Ukraine. The military recently reduced the minimum age for conscription and eliminated exemptions, reflecting the urgent need for personnel.

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