Ukraine's Army Reinforced by Convicts Amid Recruitment Drive
TL;DR
Ukraine's Shkval Special Battalion, composed of volunteer ex-convicts, is being recognized for their heroism and contributions to the military, challenging the notion that they are merely cannon fodder.
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- Ukraine's Shkval Special Battalion ... Volunteer Ex- Convicts ... Heroes Not Cannon Fodder Daily Kos
- Ukraine's mobilisation campaign picks up despite faltering enthusiasm Reuters
- ‘Be yourself’: Ukraine launches PR drive to attract recruits to weary army The Guardian
- Mobilization is going 'according to plan,' but there are not enough training facilities, Zelensky says Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine bolsters its army ranks with convicts Financial Times
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