Russian forces began a new wave of forced “recruitment” in the Russian-occupied territories of Donbass on August 1, in order to staff the mobilization reserve units. Source: General Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine on Telegram Details: Ukrainian Intelligence reports that Russian mobilization efforts are now targeting those who are ineligible for service and those who have previously been “deferred.” For example, two buses of men filled up in just 40 minutes at a market in Luhansk. most men worked as porters in the market. In Alchevsk, men were simply removed from the streets. The local residents are enraged and the local men go into hiding. All-out forced mobilization is currently underway in many cities and villages of Donbass. The number of Russian patrol forces on the road to Khrustalne has increased. These patrolmen drive men to the military chamber to enlist. The Russians continue their “raids” on local businesses [in order to find men who can be mobilised – ed.]. Quote: “Meanwhile, there is growing discontent among the men from the ORDLO (Temporarily Occupied Territories of Donetsk and Luhansk Region) who were mobilized earlier. [They are dissatisfied] with the horrible treatment it [Donbas] the natives receive from their commanders in the occupying army. In particular, while the locals have been issued World War II-style ammunition, the Russians have modern armored vests and helmets.” Background: Russian occupation forces in Luhansk region recall teachers from vacation to deliver recruitment calls and demand lists of male workers in local businesses. Journalists are fighting on their own front lines. Become our patron, support our work!
