Why Ukraines draft evaders are dying in these icy mountains

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Ukrainian draft evaders are dying in the Carpathian Mountains primarily due to extreme environmental conditions and a lack of preparedness while attempting to flee mobilization. Many men attempt to cross the 400-mile border into Romania through steep ravines and knee-deep snow during subzero temperatures. Sudden blizzards can reduce visibility to less than a meter, leading many to become lost.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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