Ukrainian Military Raids Kyiv Nightspots for Conscription Evasion

In a bid to boost military ranks, Ukrainian officers are checking registration documents in public venues across Kyiv.

Ukrainian military officers conducted raids in Kyiv's restaurants, bars, and concert venues to find men not registered for conscription.
The raids, including at a concert by the band Okean Elzy, reflect Ukraine's urgent need for more recruits amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
All Ukrainian men aged 25-60 are eligible for conscription, and those aged 18-60 are barred from leaving the country.
A new law requires eligible men to register online or face penalties as part of Ukraine's intensified mobilization efforts.
Ukraine also reported a drone strike on a Russian-controlled oil terminal in Luhansk, aiming to disrupt Russia's military supply lines.