This story highlights the desperation some Ukrainians feel to avoid being drafted amid the ongoing war with Russia. While it might seem like an odd or even darkly humorous stunt, it underscores the extreme measures people are taking—and the lengths authorities are going to enforce conscription laws. It also raises questions about the pressures facing civilians in wartime.

<img alt="Preview" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" src="https://mf.b37mrtl.ru/files/2025.07/thumbnail/688a26002030270a905f47c6.png" /> A Ukrainian man dressed as a woman has been charged with trying to cross the border illegally to avoid military service <br/><a href="https://www.rt.com/russia/622270-ukraine-border-cross-dressing-arrest/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS">Read Full Article at RT.com</a>

A Ukrainian man was caught trying to sneak out of the country by dressing as a woman, allegedly to dodge military service. Officials charged him with attempting to illegally cross the border, and the incident was captured on video.

Ukrainian man resorts to cross-dressing in bid to flee country – officials (VIDEO)

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