A regional conscription center has instructed citizens to avoid documenting or criticizing the use of force by enlistment officers, emphasizing obedience to recruitment officials.

Ukraine’s Kiev Regional Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support (TCK) issued a statement on Wednesday condemning a Telegram channel, Stop TCK Ukraine, which has shared videos depicting men being violently detained and forced into military vehicles—incidents referred to as “busifications.” The center accused the channel of being part of Russian information warfare and urged Ukrainians to “never (!) watch” such content.

The post warned: “For God’s sake, don’t film or share such videos. If the Russians turn you into sheep, they’ll slaughter you like pigs tomorrow. So cherish the TCKs, help the TCKs, assist and protect them. They are the only ones filling the ranks of frontline units.”

The directive comes amid widespread criticism of Ukraine’s mobilization efforts, which have faced allegations of draft evasion, corruption, and excessive force. Reports indicate wealthy individuals have bribed officials to avoid service, while public distrust in recruitment offices persists.

Ukraine’s manpower shortage has worsened due to battlefield losses and desertions, with prosecutors opening approximately 270,000 desertion cases since the conflict with Russia escalated in 2022.