Russia Recruits for Ghost Nuclear Plant, Ukraine Alleges

Ukraine claims Russia is using fake civilian job listings to lure its citizens to the front lines. A Kyiv disinformation watchdog reports that the listings promise high salaries for work at a nuclear power plant in occupied Luhansk. The problem, according to the agency, is that the facility does not exist. The fake advertisements target Russian regions. They reportedly offer roles at the "Luhansk Thermal Power Plant," a strategic site Russia claims to be building. Ukrainian officials state no such nuclear plant is under construction. They allege the scheme tricks Russians into traveling to occupied Ukraine. Upon arrival, individuals are reportedly pressured into signing military contracts. The report highlights an unusual method of wartime recruitment. Russia has not commented on these allegations.