As Ukraine tries to recruit more men, some have gone abroad or into hiding. SOLOTVYNSKA, Ukraine -- The barbed wire fence stretches along the bank of the river that marks Ukraine’s western border.

Ukraine's military desperately needs more boots on the ground. Draft eligibility for men spans age 25 to 60. There are reports of raids on bars and restaurants trying to catch draft dodgers.

All Ukrainian men aged 25-60 are eligible for conscription, and men aged 18-60 are not allowed to leave the country. A 27-year-old man said he left the concert as the last song was playing after ...

And yet, there is still no standard female Ukrainian military uniform. For years, women have been issued men's jackets ... gloves, a hat, and a uniform tailored to fit her. Newly aware of the ...

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but Ukrainian men in. Since 2022, Ukraine has barred most military-age men from leaving the country. As a result, the number seeking to cross the border illegally has soared, according to Ukraine ...