The Kremlin has resorted to recruiting children to boost its troop numbers in eastern Ukraine, according to human rights officials.

In a bid to replace the estimated 30,000 soldiers either killed, wounded or captured so far in the war, Moscow is said to be recruiting from youth clubs and conscripting 16 year olds.

The reports come as Ukraine has been forced to give volunteer civilians weapons training so that they can defend their cities.

The training includes close defence tactics, use of weaponry, military tactics and first aid.

The Kremlin has resorted to recruiting children to boost its troop numbers in eastern Ukraine, according to human rights officials.
In a bid to replace the estimated 30,000 soldiers either killed, wounded or captured so far in the war, Moscow is said to be recruiting from youth clubs and conscripting 16 year olds.
The reports come as Ukraine has been forced to give volunteer civilians weapons training so that they can defend their cities.
The training includes close defence tactics, use of weaponry, military tactics and first aid.

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