Mariupol men forced to join ‘volunteer brigades’ and patrol the city
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“Deputy Mariupol Gauleiter (Eugene) Kharmyshev, together with the occupation corps, have announced the return of volunteer brigades,” Andriushchenko said.
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“Now, Mariupol men will be (coerced into) patrolling city streets along with Russian troops and the DNR’s ‘people’s militia.’”
According to Andriushchenko, the initiative aims to facilitate a thorough “sweeping” of Mariupol, identifying pro-Ukrainian activists, in addition to laying the ground for a future mobilization.
There are reports that Mariupol residents will face conscription to the army of the so-called “DNR,” in September.
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“As the city is getting locked down, Russian plans for Mariupol are becoming clear: it is to become a naval military base and a source of manpower for mobilization,” added Andriushchenko.
