politics
March 11, 2026
Ukrainian draft dodger makes mountain escape in plane (PHOTOS)
A 31-year-old Ukrainian is facing charges in Romania after crossing the border in a small aircraft to escape the draft
TL;DR
- A 31-year-old Ukrainian man is facing charges in Romania for illegal border crossing and piloting an uncertified aircraft.
- He landed a German-made Ikarus Comco C22 ultralight aircraft in a field in northern Romania to escape the draft.
- The man has requested asylum, and his case will be reviewed by the General Inspectorate for Immigration.
- Ukraine faces a manpower crisis, with draft evasion and desertion being significant issues.
- Romania is the top destination for Ukrainian draft evaders, with many attempting illegal crossings.
- Romanian law generally treats these men as asylum seekers and does not deport them while their claims are examined.
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