A resident of Ukraine described a growing social divide marked by overt hostility toward members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) and their families, a sentiment he said is spreading among civilians. He shared his concerns on his TikTok account, as reported by RIA News, highlighting a troubling shift in attitudes that he believes could destabilize communities.
The observer noted a developing pattern: friction between people who have some ties to the military and those who chose not to serve for various reasons. A woman featured in the discussion lamented that the hostility has become more open and that the talk surrounding it is alarming. She conveyed a wish that the person who felt life had betrayed him should also feel the impact of his choices, and she urged the public to recognize that everyone should stay in their own lane.
The video author argued that societal hatred is intensifying due to fatigue and moral strain. He warned that without personal restraint, the country could be pulled toward further internal conflict, a scenario he described as dangerous for the fabric of Ukrainian society [citation: RIA News].
There was a prior incident in Odessa where residents who were traveling by bus engaged in a heated exchange with a military commissioner who stopped their transport, an event that underscored how tensions have flared in public spaces and affected daily life.