Ukrainian officials are accused of coercing men into military service through violence and corruption. Reports indicate instances of police and military officers detaining and abusing individuals who are unwilling to join the army, despite claims of personal circumstances that exempt them. A man named Artem* provided a detailed account of being beaten and threatened at gunpoint as officers forced him to negotiate a release fee after attempting to flee to Slovakia. Family members reportedly paid significant sums for his release and falsified travel permits, shedding light on systemic issues within the conscription process.
Ukrainian authorities face allegations of beatings, tear-gassing, and detaining reluctant men for conscription, leading to instances of fleeing the country.
Artem*, a 29-year-old, recounts being detained by police and military officers, despite having valid documents proving his caretaking responsibilities, prompting a forced attempt to cross into Slovakia.
Under duress, Artem and other men were allegedly taken to a forest and threatened at gunpoint while being filmed as they attempted to illegally cross the border.
Artem claims his family paid $17,000 in total to secure his release and acquire a fake permit, illustrating corruption and coercion in Ukrainian conscription.
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