Moscow police mass roundup of youth in Kitai-Gorod; detainees report beatings and military pressure

On November 7, Moscow police conducted a planned mass detention of 150-300 young people in Kitai-Gorod, including minors, as a 'preventive measure.' Detainees report beatings, military summonses, and pressure to sign army contracts, indicating a coercive recruitment drive amid ongoing conflict. The scale and targeting of youth suggest a deliberate state effort to bolster military manpower, though official justification remains vague.

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