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Fear on draft: Ukraine’s fraught mobilisation

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Navigating Mobilization Amid Conflict

This chapter examines recent amendments to Ukraine's mobilization law, highlighting the online registration requirement for military-aged men and the lowering of the mobilization age. It portrays the significant challenges the Ukrainian military faces, including troop management and ammunition shortages, while stressing the importance of morale. Personal stories from individuals in Odessa illuminate the complexities of conscription and the human impact of the ongoing war, juxtaposed against a backdrop of military preparations for intensified assaults.

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