On the occupied territories of Ukraine, Russians used “last bells” for military recruitment.
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In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russians turned “last bells” into military propaganda. This year, school graduates were actively encouraged to join the RF army, with a special emphasis on selecting future drone operators (UAVs).
This was reported by the Center of National Resistance (CNR).
Compiling Lists and Individual Interviews
According to the Center of National Resistance, school principals and collaborating teachers, even before the end of the academic year, provided lists of certain categories of students to representatives of the RF Ministry of Defense and Russian special services. These were teenagers who attended military clubs, “defense of the fatherland” lessons, or engaged in drone piloting.
During and after the festive events, individual “interviews” were organized with the graduates. Teenagers were offered free training in Russia, a “career as a UAV operator,” and benefits for joining RF military structures.
In this way, the Russian side is trying to involve Ukrainian youth in military activities even before they receive their high school diplomas.
Isolating Children from Parents
Not everyone was allowed into this year’s graduation ceremonies in the occupied territories. Many parents were forbidden to enter school grounds altogether. The Russian administration justified this restriction by claiming a threat of shelling and “anti-terrorist measures.”
At the same time, the CNR notes that such isolation was necessary to allow Russian military personnel and recruiters to exert psychological pressure on minors without the presence of their families.
Overall, Russian occupying forces continue to integrate the education system in the seized territories into their own military system, using Ukrainian schools as a platform for training the future mobilization reserve of the Russian Federation’s armed forces.
We remind you that this summer promises to be the most challenging period for Russian occupying troops since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. Ukrainian forces are preparing many unpleasant surprises for the enemy, which will significantly complicate the situation for the RF army on all fronts.
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