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Russia admits it sent young conscripts into its Ukraine war after Putin denied those troops were inv
involvedRussia's military admitted on Wednesday that young draftees were sent to fight in its war against Ukraine after Russian President Vladimir Putin denied that conscripts were involved in the attack.
"Unfortunately, some facts have come to light about the presence of conscript servicemen among the Russian armed forces conducting the special military operation on Ukrainian territory," said Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov.
"Practically all of the conscripts have been returned to the territory of the Russian Federation," Konashenkov added.
Konashenkov said, however, that some of the conscripts have been captured.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/russia-admits-sent-young-conscripts-175114980.html