Ukraine faces a violent struggle to recruit soldiers as fear of death grips potential fighters, with veterans recounting harrowing experiences from the Donbas frontline.
Over 600 assaults have been recorded this year
Jul 20, 2026
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What's the storyUkraine is facing a major conscription crisis as it enters the fifth year of Russia's full-scale invasion.
The military ombudswoman has reported that attacks on recruitment officers have become "regular" and "a major problem."
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