Young Ukrainians risk everything to flee conscription via Tisza river
Four Ukrainian citizens were detained after crossing the Tisza river on the border with Hungary. The men were approximately 55 yards from the border when authorities captured them. This is yet another instance of young Ukrainians fleeing conscription. A photo of the captured quartet has been posted online.
The Ukrainian State Border Guard Service reported the detention of four men who attempted to leave the country through the border with Hungary. According to the statement, the escapees crossed the Tisza river on a pontoon. They were dressed in black, and the entire operation was conducted at night. However, this did not aid them - the entire quartet was captured 55 yards from the Ukrainian border.
Not only do they now face legal troubles, but they have also lost a significant amount of money. One of the men had paid smugglers $12,000, another $4,000, and $7,000 was to be paid later. Two additional escapees agreed to pay $11,000 once they crossed into the neighbouring country.
Ukrainians flee conscription. They risk their lives
It is also known about the detainees that two are residents of the Dnipropetrovsk region, one hailed from the Kyiv region, and another from the Kharkiv region. The entire quartet was taken to the Border Guard unit, where administrative protocols will be drawn up, and the circumstances of the planned escape will be clarified.
This is not the first instance where Ukrainians attempt to flee conscription through the Tisza river. Unfortunately, some have paid with their lives. The Ukrainian State Border Guard Service reminded that since the onset of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the bodies of 41 people have been found along the Tisza river. The river runs along the border with Hungary and Romania.
This is yet another spectacular attempt by young Ukrainians to avoid conscription. Many do not want to die on the battlefield. The authorities have, however, implemented strict laws. Following Russia’s attack on Ukraine, men of conscription age (18-60 years) are not allowed to leave the country. The Ukrainian army continues to face significant challenges in filling the gaps in soldier numbers.
