Occupiers announce conscription of young men in Luhansk region from Oct 1

The occupation authorities of the self-proclaimed "Luhansk People's Republic" have announced a military draft set to begin on October 1.

According to Ukrinform, Luhansk Regional Governor Oleksii Lykohor reported this on Telegram.

"The leader of the so-called 'LPR' has declared a military draft to take place in autumn and winter. Forced mobilization measures, which had never actually stopped, will officially begin on October 1 and continue until the end of the year," Lykohor wrote.

He noted that with the decree of the local "gauleiter," the conscription will now have an official status.

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Men born in 2007 and earlier — that is, starting from age 18 — will be subject to conscription.

Photo: Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate