'Everyone's Afraid to Die': Struggle to Recruit Soldiers in Ukraine Turns Violent Ukraine's struggle to recruit soldiers has long been a pressing concern, but what often goes unreported is the violent toll it takes on both sides.
The recent attack in Lviv that left recruiters surrounded and their car smashed serves as a stark reminder of the country's desperation.
Since the start of the conflict, there have been over 600 assaults on recruitment officers, with more than 6,000 complaints lodged by civilians regarding abuse and unlawful detention at recruitment centers.