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Ukraine Raids Kyiv, Lviv Nightclubs to Enforce Conscription, Including Men Over 50

Oct 12, 2024, 06:25 AM

Ukrainian authorities have intensified conscription efforts by conducting raids in nightclubs and bars across the country to detain individuals who have failed to report for military service. Recruitment officers from the Territorial Recruitment Center, accompanied by law enforcement, targeted venues in cities such as Kyiv and Lviv, including establishments like the EROS show bar. After receiving a conscription notice, individuals have between 7-10 days to join the army. Reports suggest that conscription now includes men over 50 years old as the government strives to fill military ranks amid ongoing conflict. These measures reflect the challenges Ukraine faces in maintaining troop levels and the lengths to which the government is going to enforce enlistment.