Ukraine, Concerts, Restaurants 'Forced Conscription'Evidence of Lack of Military Manpower'
Oct 14, 2024
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According to the British media Daily Mail, men and military recruiters scuffled in front of the stadium in downtown Kyiv, where the popular Ukrainian rock band 'Okean Elzy' was performed on the 12th (local time).
The recruiters mobilized the police to conduct document tests on all men at the scene, refusing to be tested or trying to enlist those with insufficient documents immediately, and the men strongly resisted it and caused a commotion.
One man in the video shouted "Get away from me" but was eventually taken to the recruitment desk.
According to local media, these images were seen at restaurants, clubs, bars, and concert halls in Kyiv.
In some cases "This form of recruitment is rare in the capital Kyiv. There are claims that show that Ukraine is absolutely in need of recruits.
Meanwhile, according to Ukrainian martial law, all men between the ages of 25 and 60 are allowed to join the military. Also, men between the ages of 18 and 60 are prohibited from leaving the country without permission.
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