Ukraine Has Detained 50,000 Men Trying to Flee Since War Began Amid Crackdown on Draft Dodgers
- Since February 2022, Ukrainian border guards have intercepted close to 50,000 military-aged men trying to leave the country without proper authorization amid ongoing conflict in the east.
- This crackdown follows martial law rules prohibiting men aged 18 to 60 from leaving without official permission, with some using forged documents to evade conscription.
- The Ukrainian government is stepping up measures to prevent draft evasion and is calling on nationals living overseas to come back and contribute to the country’s defense as enlistment numbers drop.
- Spokesman Andriy Demchenko stated that since the invasion began, border officials have intercepted close to 45,000 men attempting to leave Ukraine illegally, along with an additional 4,000 individuals caught using fake documents or false pretenses.
- These actions highlight Ukraine's challenge to maintain army numbers under martial law amid ongoing war and public resistance to conscription policies.
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