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Ukraine’s ‘All-Inclusive’ conscription is pretty saddening

Citizens are subjected to abduction, distress, and forceful military service. Had this occurred under Russia's purview, the Western media's reaction would likely be fervent. 

Ansh Pandey by Ansh Pandey
August 30, 2023
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The present state of Ukraine warrants a collective response from its citizens to safeguard sovereignty. Yet, the ongoing events within Ukraine appear contrary to the nation’s welfare.

The extensively publicized counteroffensive, initiated two months ago with the aim of reclaiming Eastern Ukraine’s vital regions from Russian occupation, has proven to be a strategic failure. Initially, Ukraine suffered minimal casualties—1 to 2 martyrs—before the offensive commenced. 

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However, the toll has surged to over 500 fatalities every alternate day.

Contrary to expectations of territorial gains, Ukraine finds itself relinquishing cities like Kupiansk to Russia. 

Faced with this substantial setback, NATO allies, who were providing support to Ukraine, have adopted a subtle approach in urging President Volodymyr Zelensky to consider ceding territory to Russia.

The Ukrainian military has endured significant losses due to the counteroffensive. A grave assessment suggests that in a pivotal battle last month, Russian forces achieved a ten-to-one kill advantage.

Zelensky’s New Order 

Since the initiation of Kyiv’s counteroffensive in early June, Ukraine’s casualties have mounted to 43,000 troops, accompanied by the loss of numerous Western-supplied tanks, infantry vehicles, and artillery units. Yet, the Ukrainian President remains reluctant to halt the counteroffensive.

Contrary to disengaging from strategic zones, Zelensky intends to escalate frontline presence. And that too in a really unpleasant manner. Zelensky’s latest conscription now involves involving older citizens and students in the conflict, raising ethical and strategic concerns.

According to several media reports, Ukraine has rumoredly intensified its efforts to enlist military-aged men, prompting letters from the Presidential office to update conscription records urgently. 

‼️🇺🇦 Ukraine stepped up the HUNT for all men of military age

Letters went out to several regions demanding that conscription lists be updated

An unprecedented number of workers & students will be sent to meat assaults before the rainy season caps the counteroffensive pic.twitter.com/ztgnQW0s2t

— What the media hides. (@narrative_hole) August 29, 2023

The move involves sending an exceptional number of workers and students to the battlefront before the approaching rainy season curtails the counteroffensive.

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Forceful Detention for Military 

Ukraine’s conscription practices, largely overlooked, are increasingly evident on social media. These portray conscription as a form of hooliganism.

A European outlet, “Voices of Europe,” recounts an incident in Kyiv where a military staffer brandished a gun during draft notice distribution, highlighting escalating tension in Ukraine’s conscription process.

Multiple reports have surfaced, casting doubt on the ethical foundation of coercing Ukrainians into battlefield participation. 

Source: Al Jazeera

Amid escalating losses, Ukraine is increasingly turning to new conscripts. Previously, draft notices were used to reach individuals solely at their home addresses, allowing evasion by staying elsewhere. Zelensky’s recent legislation has permitted authorities to hunt conscripts anywhere.

These accounts collectively underscore a growing concern over the methods employed and the ethical standards upheld within the conscription system. 

Men are being halted in public and interrogated about draft status. The shift toward conscription signals the gravity of the situation, as stricter measures and unequal preparations raise ethical and strategic concerns about Ukraine’s approach to its military challenges.

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Ukraine’s Conscription: Not Even Grandpas Are Spared 

In 2013, President Viktor Yanukovych of Ukraine terminated conscription. Yet, within a year, the new Western-backed government revived the draft, compelling men to combat eastern Ukrainians who rejected the Kyiv administration.

Following active duty, conscripts entered reserve status, subject to recall until age 55. As the February 2022 Russian airstrikes initiated the invasion, President Volodymyr Zelensky swiftly enacted martial law, summoning reservists, drafting fresh troops, and forbidding men aged 18 to 60 from exiting the nation.

Source: CEPA

However, reports also indicate that individuals over 60 are also being enlisted in the conflict. Notably, a 71-year-old Ukrainian recruit underwent training in Germany to handle Western weaponry, as reported by the Financial Times.

While the British media emphasized his voluntary involvement, this case underscores a pressing conscription issue in Ukraine. 

The inclusion of senior citizens in military endeavors highlights the urgency and extent of the conscription situation, revealing the nation’s intense drive to address its security challenges.

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The current trajectory risks exacerbating the humanitarian crisis and causing further harm to the nation. Urgent steps towards peace are necessary for the well-being of the Ukrainian people and the restoration of stability.

The distressing conflict, particularly the reprehensible conscription practices, will undoubtedly inflict a heavy toll on the Ukrainian population, considering the alarming rate of daily soldier casualties. Zelensky’s approach appears misguided and pitiful.

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