Half the workers of Russia's biggest airline may be forced to join the army by Vladimir Putin, report says

According to the newspaper, at least half of the workers of the airline may be forced to join the army.

In a speech on Wednesday, the Russian president said he would use nuclear weapons.

Within a day of Putin's speech, at least five airlines' staff received compulsory military service. According to sources, between 50% and 80% of Aeroflot's employees could be sent to the frontlines.

Over half the staff at three of the group's airlines could be called up, according to a source.

Aeroflot didn't reply to Insider's request for comment.

According to the report, at least five other companies have begun to prepare lists of workers who will not be required to work. Most pilots in airlines have had military training.

A human rights lawyer wrote on Telegram that medical staff in Moscow were getting summonses from recruitment offices.

"We already have employees who have received summonses for tomorrow," the note said. It is possible that someone will be summoned in the morning and not be able to work the next day.

The flights from Russia sold out very fast. His brother-in-law is an officer in the army reserve and would have been called to duty.

I think it's too late for other people to scramble for tickets as he has already fled to Turkey.

Russian law allows for the use of military force if foreign aggression or an attack on the country occurs. Russia has not been involved in a war since the Second World War.

Russia requires military service for people between 18 and 27 years old. University students can get instruction from a military faculty.