Amid a protracted war, the Ukrainian military faces challenges in boosting its ranks as it aims to mobilize an additional 160,000 troops. Many Ukrainians express fears over forced conscription, leading to drastic measures to evade recruiters. Videos circulating on social media depict aggressive recruitment tactics in cities like Odessa, causing widespread panic. Despite mobilizing over one million individuals, soldiers report a shortage of resources and describe intense pressures within recruitment centers, including psychological manipulation and deprivation tactics to secure enlistment. The situation highlights the complexity of supporting the ongoing defense against Russian advances.