School-leavers losing their lives for Russia in Putin's war with Ukraine

School-leavers are tragically losing their lives in Russia's war with Ukraine, despite promises from Vladimir Putin that young soldiers wouldn't be sent to fight. A BBC investigation reveals that at least 245 18-year-old soldiers have died in the conflict since 2023, with many opting to join the military as contract soldiers right after finishing school. The recruitment process has been made appealing through cash incentives and patriotic propaganda, leading to a significant number of young lives being lost in the full-scale war between Russia and Ukraine since Putin's invasion in February 2022.