Nurse creates a stir with a whipped-up story around mobilization in Ukraine: police, tear gas, and shouting
In Petropavlivska Borshchahivka, Ukraine, unrest erupted due to a woman impersonating a nurse, claiming men were kidnapped for mobilization. The situation escalated with police involvement and protests against the mobilization process. Reports indicate that the woman, a plastic surgeon, previously attempted to organize pro-Russian demonstrations. The unrest reflects broader societal tensions regarding military conscription amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. Authorities confirmed some men were indeed present, but the claims of kidnapping and torture remain unverified. The incident raises questions about the motivations behind the protests and the role of potential provocateurs.
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