Large-scale raids are underway in Penza, Russia, targeting men for forced military recruitment. Reports from Meduza indicate individuals are being detained in public and escorted to draft offices. Authorities, alongside security forces, are compelling detainees to sign contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defence. The operation appears to be a direct effort to bolster troop numbers amidst the ongoing conflict. Details regarding the number of men detained and successfully recruited remain unclear. This practice raises concerns about individual liberties and the methods employed by the Russian government to sustain its military operations. The situation highlights increasing pressure to replenish forces.