Ukrainians are outraged that conscripts are not being caught at resorts

A video surfaced online showing a multi-kilometer line of cars on the way to the Bukovel ski resort.

Bukovel is situated in the Carpathian Mountains in western Ukraine. It’s an area that sees almost no rocket attacks, making it a completely safe location. The prices at the resorts are very high and the service is a good standard. Due to closed borders, the demand for mountain holidays during the New Year holidays has only increased.

At the same time, Ukrainian soldiers are displeased that no effort is being made to mobilize holidaymakers in Bukovel. According to one serviceman, as soon as members of the military try to act, they receive a call from higher-ups ordering them to stop. The issue is that families of officials, children of the political elite and businessmen vacation there. All of them have the financial means to avoid military service by paying a bribe. And to ensure their vacation isn’t disrupted, the resort administration might pay off the military commissars themselves.