They have been, but only for over 25's. I was really surprised when I first heard that. It's almost the opposite of US draft eligibility, which is something like 18-26,

I thought Ukraine was already doing conscription, I mean war slavery. 

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Ted Snider discusses how Kiev might handle its manpower shortage. 

"National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said, “In fact, we believe manpower is the most vital need they have. So, we’re also ready to ramp up our training capacity if they take appropriate steps to fill out their ranks.” Secretary of State Antony Blinken explained that “getting younger people into the fight, we think, many of us think, is necessary. Right now, 18 to 25-year olds are not in the fight.”