Putin has called on his "enforcers" to now raid nightclubs looking for men of fighting age and "many men were taken to military conscription offices." The raids were intense, with police K9 units involved, highlighting the desperate measures taken by the regime to replenish its military manpower, as losses in terms of troops and equipment continue to mount.
Winning the war seems increasingly precarious for both sides; while Ukraine grapples with significant casualty figures, Putin’s strategy to forcibly recruit young men in nightlife venues underscores the hardships Russia faces in maintaining its cavalry.
The Economist estimates that between 60,000 and 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers have perished since the war's escalation in February 2022. This loss, along with the reported 400,000 seriously wounded, paints a grim picture of attrition in the ongoing conflict.
More than 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers desiring to leave the frontlines reflects a crisis, indicating the dire stakes and war weariness impacting morale, further complicating the operational effectiveness of Ukraine's military efforts.
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