Summary
The article discusses Ukraine's ongoing military recruitment issues as the war continues. It focuses on the role of Major Serhiy Laziuk, who must deliver news to families if their loved ones are killed or missing in action. The challenges faced by families and individuals trying to avoid the draft are also highlighted.
Key Facts
- Major Serhiy Laziuk is responsible for informing families in Lviv, Ukraine, about the deaths or disappearances of their loved ones in the war.
- He often delivers three or four such notifications a day.
- There is a military recruitment crisis in Ukraine, with many men avoiding the draft.
- Some Ukrainian families, like 'Mykola', have sent their sons out of the country to avoid conscription.
- 'Mykola' has not left his house in over a year to avoid being drafted.
- The fear of being drafted has led some individuals to alter their behavior, including modifying their homes to watch for patrols.
- The information is part of a BBC World Service program named "Assignment," focusing on the war's impact on Ukraine.
