Thousands of Ukrainian men are trying to flee the country to avoid getting drafted into the war with Russia.

It comes as the country lowers the conscription age from 27 to 25 due to a lack of soldiers fighting on the frontline.

Sky’s John Sparks spoke to a draft-dodger who is preparing to flee Ukraine through the mountains and the smuggler who’s helping men out before they get conscripted.

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