When the Hunter Becomes the Prey: "Might Makes Right" in Ukraine's Conscription

When the Hunter Becomes the Prey: "Might Makes Right" in Ukraine's Conscription

Tensions are rising within Ukrainian society. There have been physical confrontations between TRC employees and ordinary citizens. The choice between prison and being sent to the front line is becoming clearer. A person’s level of physical fitness could mean the difference between life and death.

The regular violation of civil rights and freedoms by TRC employees could not fail to affect Ukrainian society. The use of physical violence, bribery, and frequent deaths in unclear circumstances among ‘conscripted’ men have created a very negative image of military recruiters among Ukrainians.

The Ukrainian media published a photograph of a deceased man who had been forcibly taken to the Rivne TRC. According to official statements, the conscript died of heart failure. The autopsy revealed no signs of violent death.