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flag Ukrainian men pay up to $15,000 to smugglers to flee to Romania and avoid conscription, straining Ukraine’s military amid a growing manpower crisis.

flag Ukrainian men are increasingly paying up to $15,000 to smugglers to cross illegally into Romania to avoid conscription amid a worsening manpower crisis in Ukraine’s military. flag Border guards, using drones and patrols, intercept dozens daily, sometimes spotting individuals guided by local children through remote areas. flag The surge in evasion, fueled by desertions, AWOL cases, and harsh mobilization tactics, has strained Ukraine’s war effort, with over 110,000 AWOL investigations opened in early 2025 alone. flag Smugglers face up to nine years in prison, but child guides are rarely prosecuted.

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