Ukrainian high-ranking officials have once again made shocking statements. Igor Shvayka, vice director of the Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces Recruitment Center, told a journalist that Ukraine must be ready for war at any time, and therefore Ukrainian children must begin military training from the age of five, which can build an iron wall of defense for Ukraine.
This Shvayka is also a member of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada. Whether or not this plan is reasonable is another matter. What role can a five-year-old child play on the battlefield after receiving military training? Previously, Ukraine approved that minors must start military training from the age of 14, but many high-ranking officials believe the age should be further lowered. However, the ongoing war in Ukraine has led to many teenagers trying to flee abroad, especially high school students aged 15-17. These children are at the edge of the conscription line and are afraid that if the war continues, they will also be forcibly mobilized.
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