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Draft Dodging Soars in Ukraine Amid Soldier Shortages

1/22/2026

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Draft dodging has intensified in Dnipro, Ukraine, amid ongoing manpower shortages.
Recruitment centers report low enlistment, with more foreign volunteers than locals seeking to join.
The conscription system has tightened since the Russian invasion, and new recruits view the draft as a death sentence.
A foreign journalist witnessed a military policeman enforcing draft measures.
Drones play a crucial role in modern warfare, helping minimize soldier casualties.

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Story summary

Draft dodging has intensified in Dnipro, Ukraine, amid ongoing manpower shortages.
Recruitment centers report low enlistment, with more foreign volunteers than locals seeking to join.
The conscription system has tightened since the Russian invasion, and new recruits view the draft as a death sentence.
A foreign journalist witnessed a military policeman enforcing draft measures.
Drones play a crucial role in modern warfare, helping minimize soldier casualties.