Forced mobilization in ORDLO: students and under-65s among 'conscripts'

The command of the Russian terrorist forces in the temporarily occupied territories of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions (ORDLO) has increased the age of "conscripts" from 55 to 65 in order to form their units.

According to Ukrinform, the press service of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine said this in a statement posted on Facebook.

"The enemy continues 'mobilization' in the temporarily occupied territories. In particular, the next wave is taking place in the Donetsk region. In order to increase the number of potential 'conscripts,' the occupiers are increasing the age limit for 'conscripts' from 55 to 65," the statement said.

According to the statement, the mobilization of the local population was announced on local television in the temporarily occupied territories of the Luhansk region. Students are actively involved in the ranks of the Russian army. In particular, all students of Luhansk Railway Technical School are officially summoned to the educational institution for "registration." The director of the school personally calls those who have already turned 18. The situation is similar at Luhansk Medical University - the institution has announced the mandatory arrival and registration of senior students.

Between February 24 and March 21, Russian forces lost about 15,000 troops, 498 tanks, 1,535 armored fighting vehicles, 240 artillery systems, 80 MLRS, 45 air defense systems, 97 aircraft, 121 helicopters, 969 vehicles, three ships/boats, 60 fuel tankers, 24 tactical UAVs, and 13 pieces of special equipment.