Ukraine conscription changes: Kyiv lowers mobilization age from 27 to 25
On Saturday new legislation comes into effect in Ukraine changing the rules on civilian-military mobilisation and lowering the conscription age from 27 to 25.
It’s aimed at shoring up a depleted and ageing Ukrainian army.
It’s long overdue say many who are worried about not only the size, but also the age of Ukraine’s army.
Al Jazeera’s John Holman has more from Kyiv.
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