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Ukraine takes harsh measures to force draft dodgers into war

Lacking manpower, Ukraine resorts to harsh means to force draft dodgers into combat

Aired 11/27/2024

PBS News Hour

Ukraine takes harsh measures to force draft dodgers into war

Clip: 11/27/2024 | 6m 26sVideo has Closed Captions

Lacking manpower, Ukraine resorts to harsh means to force draft dodgers into combat

A U.S. official said Ukraine should consider dropping the age of military conscription from 25 to 18. It's a stark acknowledgment that Ukraine doesn't have enough troops to fight the seemingly endless volume of Russian soldiers, especially now that they're being bolstered by North Korean troops. Special correspondent Jack Hewson looks at Ukraine's dilemma and the country's harsh solutions.

Aired 11/27/2024

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