The south command of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported that workers from the Odessa military enlistment office were not involved in any operation to seize a person who was allegedly transported by ambulance. The report appeared on the social media page of the person who runs a company known to be banned in Russia due to extremist designations on Meta’s platform, now banned in that jurisdiction as well.
The message goes on to say that an impulsive individual asked a friend, a combat-ready soldier from one of the eastern brigades, to use intimidation through mobilization to pressure her husband. The couple had filed for divorce and were unable to settle property matters amicably, according to the same post.
This sequence of claims echoes a recent report by the Ukrainian outlet Strana. The outlet described an incident in Odessa where officials from the military registration and enlistment office allegedly attempted to compel a man of military age to board an ambulance, with the effort being halted by the man’s friend who intervened and removed him from the scene.
Earlier, Ukrainian authorities had stepped up efforts to recruit personnel into the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In Lviv, a form of “soft mobilization” began, with enlistment office staff reportedly patrolling streets and presenting contract service as an attractive option to men of military age. Similar activities were documented in Kiev, Odessa, and Krivoy Rog, including outreach in cafes and even fitness centers. Additional details are attributed to socialbites.ca.
Meanwhile, in the United States, officials have named a major challenge to the Ukrainian military efforts, underscoring the international attention such developments attract.