Invented tortures, real tensions: the setup with which Russia wants to sabotage Ukraine's defense

This week, a confrontation occurred in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka, Ukraine, where around 200 people clashed with security forces over allegations of a torture center for mobilized men. The police denied the existence of such a facility, and investigations suggest the protests were fueled by Russian propaganda. The situation escalated as accusations of mistreatment of soldiers emerged, leading to tensions surrounding Ukraine's mandatory mobilization under martial law. The incident involved a supposed ambulance team attempting to extract a soldier, which was later revealed to be a planned operation. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the violence and the individuals involved, including a woman posing as a medic who was arrested for her role in the events.

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