Ukraine’s worsening manpower crisis is putting fresh pressure on Kyiv’s mobilisation drive. Videos appearing to show Ukrainian men being restrained and taken away for military service have reignited controversy over so-called ‘busification’, the alleged forcible detention of men for recruitment. Ukrainian officials have warned of severe battlefield manpower shortages, while critics accuse recruitment officers of using violent methods. Kyiv has tightened mobilisation rules, lowered the draft age and increased penalties for evasion. In this Firstpost Live episode, we tell you how young Ukrainians attempt to leave the country, while soldiers face mounting casualties, injuries and psychological strain. The war is now testing Ukraine’s people as much as its military. Josh Barnes tells you more.
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