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Kyiv Mayor Urges Lower Draft Age Amid Soldier Shortage

11/15/2025

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Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko says Ukraine faces a severe soldier shortage as many men flee to Europe amid nearly four years of war.
He proposes lowering the draft age from 25 to 23 or 22 to bolster manpower.
He says Russian forces are advancing relentlessly, likening attacks to a video game.
Reports indicate failed mobilization and desertion have thinned ranks in some areas, while drones fill gaps to sustain readiness.

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Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko says Ukraine faces a severe soldier shortage as many men flee to Europe amid nearly four years of war.
He proposes lowering the draft age from 25 to 23 or 22 to bolster manpower.
He says Russian forces are advancing relentlessly, likening attacks to a video game.
Reports indicate failed mobilization and desertion have thinned ranks in some areas, while drones fill gaps to sustain readiness.