"Ukraine Reduces Draft Age to Boost Troop Numbers in Conflict with Russia"

Ukraine has lowered the military draft age from 27 to 25 in an effort to replenish its depleted ranks after more than two years of war following Russia’s full-scale invasion. The new mobilization law came into force a day after Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed it, aiming to address infantry and ammunition shortages. The move has sparked concerns about its impact on the economy, as Ukraine braces for an expected summer offensive by the Kremlin’s forces. Meanwhile, Russian attacks continue to wreak havoc across the country, prompting appeals for more air defense systems from Ukraine's Western partners.