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Russia intensifies recruitment of students for war in Ukraine
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Russian universities have begun large-scale recruitment of students to participate in the war against Ukraine. Recruiters are offering young people the chance to serve in drone units, as the aggressor country faces a shortage of military resources.
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- Recruitment start date: August 2026
- Location: Russian universities
- Main recruitment tool: promises of service in drone units
Russia · students · war in Ukraine · drone units · recruiters
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