In a shocking and controversial move, Ukrainian military conscription officers carried out a forceful raid at a packed concert in Kyiv, targeting male attendees for recruitment.
The raid, which took place at a concert by the popular band Okean Elzy at the Palace of Sports, saw over 50 officers checking the identification papers of concertgoers.
Videos shared on social media captured the intense scenes of men being detained and forcibly taken away in police vehicles, as the crowd chanted "Shame on you." The officers reportedly focused on men who either refused to show their IDs or had issues with their documents.
Eyewitnesses described the situation as chaotic, with many attendees left stunned as they watched fellow concertgoers being taken away.
It remains unclear how many men were detained during the raid, but the event has sparked outrage online, with many accusing the authorities of exploiting a public event for aggressive recruitment purposes.
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