Mobilization panic in Russia! Tickets sold out, airline system crashed, penalties skyrocketed

As Russia’s violent attacks on Ukraine continued, in the 7th month of the invasion attempt, the eyes were turned to critical claims from the region. While Vladimir Putin was at the top of his country’s agenda, the “mobilization” claim made by the US intelligence confused Russia.

The allegation of ‘mobilization decision’ discussed in Russia panicked many Russian citizens. After these allegations, the bill passed by the Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament, further inflamed the discussions.

TICKETS ARE NOT FOUND IN THE COUNTRY

Many citizens in Russia, waiting for Putin’s mobilization speech, began to seek a way out of Russia to escape military service. After the intensity experienced, ticket purchases and airline systems were locked.

#1 ON GOOGLE

The panic of Russians who want to escape from mobilization is also reflected in internet searches. Currently, “How to exit Russia” is at the top of the list of most searches on Russia Google.

THE PENALTY FOR ESCAPE HAS BEEN INCREASED

The bill to increase the prison sentence for those fleeing military mobilization in Russia was passed by the Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament.
Various changes were made to the military penal code in Russia with the draft law adopted in the Duma.

According to the bill, soldiers who surrender voluntarily to the enemy army could be sentenced to 10 years in prison, and those who plundered during wartime could be sentenced to 15 years in prison. The prison sentence for evading military duty during mobilization was also increased from 5 years to 10 years.