Summary
The Ukrainian Azov Corps is actively recruiting new soldiers through eye-catching campaigns in Kyiv, using ads that promise training and safety. Due to ongoing military conflicts with Russia, Ukraine faces a shortage of soldiers, and many men are joining military units voluntarily or through forced conscription.
Key Facts
- The Azov Corps is using creative advertising in Kyiv to recruit new soldiers.
- Ukraine is experiencing a shortage of soldiers due to ongoing conflict with Russia.
- Many military units in Ukraine compete to attract recruits with promises of safety and training.
- Men aged 25 to 60 are targeted for military service, and those who avoid conscription face consequences.
- There are reports of men paying bribes or leaving Ukraine to escape forced military service.
- The average age of new conscripts is over 40, and many lack physical fitness.
- Azov Corps uses online applications, and prospective recruits are invited to undisclosed locations for interviews.
