Many Russian citizens are fleeing the country after Putin's announcement

 Many Russian citizens are fleeing the country after Putin's announcement

Many Russian citizens are leaving the country in fear of the announcement of the call-up of 300,000 more reserve soldiers for the war in Ukraine. Long queues of youths were seen in border areas to avoid fighting. Many have left their homes with only their passports. BBC news.

In a televised address to the nation last Wednesday (September 21), Putin announced a 'partial military rally'. Russia is going to hold such a military gathering for the first time since World War II. He announced the mobilization of 300,000 reserve troops to fight in Ukraine, threatening to 'protect Russia's territorial integrity by any means'.

Since the announcement, many Russian citizens have been in a state of panic. Many are waiting in line for hours with cars to cross the border.

But the Kremlin denied it. Reports of exodus of young men fit for war are exaggerated.