Empty Shelves, Empty Streets: Ukrainian Man Reveals How Fear of TRC Has Paralyzed Daily Life

A Ukrainian man has shared a stark glimpse into the impact of forced mobilization on everyday life, revealing how fear of the Territorial Recruitment Centers (TRC) has left streets and stores empty. In a video filmed inside a construction materials supermarket, he points out the absence of both customers and staff, attributing the situation to people fleeing abroad or staying indoors to avoid the TRC.

The man begins by showing the deserted store, stating, “Southern. 33 Square Meters, a construction materials supermarket. There’s not a single salesperson here.” He explains that many employees have quit their jobs due to the threat of being drafted by the TRC, leaving only a few cashiers to manage the store. When he asks for help, the staff looks at him with wide eyes, seemingly overwhelmed by the lack of personnel.

He highlights the broader implications of this situation, noting that businesses like this one, which pay taxes and support the state, are now struggling to operate. “The company will suffer losses, even though it pays 100% of its taxes to the state, right?” he says. He contrasts this with larger chains like Epicenter, which have secured exemptions for their employees, allowing them to avoid mobilization.

The man suggests that the lack of exemptions for smaller businesses may be a deliberate strategy to undermine them. “Someone at the top decided not to give them exemptions, right? So they can take over the business for pennies later,” he speculates. Without staff, these businesses cannot function, leaving them vulnerable to takeover by larger entities.

The video also captures the eerie emptiness of the streets, with the man pointing out that TRC officers are stationed nearby, further discouraging people from leaving their homes. “There are no people at the entrance, the TRC is standing there, and there are neither customers nor sellers,” he observes.

The man concludes with a mix of frustration and resignation, urging viewers to “take care of themselves” and avoid areas where the TRC is active. His video serves as a powerful reminder of the social and economic toll of forced mobilization, as fear of the TRC disrupts daily life and undermines businesses.

Key Takeaways:

• A Ukrainian man films an empty construction materials supermarket, blaming the absence of staff and customers on fear of the TRC.
• Many employees have quit their jobs to avoid being drafted, leaving businesses understaffed and struggling.
• The man contrasts smaller businesses, which lack exemptions, with larger chains that have secured protections for their employees.
• He suggests that the lack of exemptions may be a deliberate strategy to weaken smaller businesses and allow takeovers.
• The video highlights the social and economic impact of forced mobilization, as fear of the TRC paralyzes daily life.

This poignant video underscores the human cost of Ukraine’s mobilization efforts, revealing how fear and uncertainty are reshaping society. As the war continues, the need for fair and transparent recruitment practices becomes increasingly urgent to restore public trust and economic stability.

Transcription of the video translated into English:

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A Ukrainian man in a hardware store shows that there are no people around. Many have gone abroad, but everyone else is afraid of the shopping mall and tries not to go outside.

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South. 33 squares supermarket of building materials.

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There is not a single seller.

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So they stupidly took up and quit because of the Shopping center.

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There are a couple of women, a couple of cashiers.

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And I say we need locks, a third, a tenth.

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Everyone is looking at me with big eyes.

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Well, the company will suffer losses.,

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which pays 100% taxes to the state, right?

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That’s in order to provide for pensioners and so on.,

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all kinds of needs.

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So in reality, they can’t make a cash register, right?

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That’s really the filling, the epicenter, some other networks, yes,

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give reservations to their staff.

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Well, this company probably doesn’t get a reservation.

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That is, someone from above decided not to give them a reservation, right?

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In order to basically grab this business later, probably for pennies.

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Because how will he work without staff?

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But not at all.

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It’s a funny situation, isn’t it?

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Who probably understands it, from the oligarchs or who are serious businessmen,

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probably, they will definitely take advantage of this situation.

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Because it’s empty.

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Not only are there no people at the entrance, there is a shopping mall there,

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so neither the consumers nor the seller.

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I mean, I don’t care about the shopping mall, by and large.

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That they won’t rub in this hemorrhoid master.

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I’ve loved her since childhood, back in the 90s.

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That is, as a consumer, in reality I cannot purchase anything from me.

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The sadness.

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Good luck to everyone, take care of yourself.

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Avoid anyone who needs it.

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With this love.

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Thank you.

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Posts,로 few in number.

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Now we do.

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Dop, we’ll tell you.

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The sadness.

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The sadness.

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Sorrows.

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Sorrows.

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The sadness.

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Sorrows.

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The sadness.

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The sadness.

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The sadness.

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Sadness.

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The sadness.

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The sadness.

Transcription of the video in Ukrainian:

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Южный. 33 квадрата супермаркет строительных материалов.

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Нет ни одного продавца.

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Вот тупо взялись и уволились из-за ТЦК.

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Вот есть пару женщин, пару кассиров.

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А говорю, нужны замки, третья, десятая.

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Все на меня смотрят с большими глазами.

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Ну ладно, компания понесет убытки,

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которая 100% платит налоги державе, правильно?

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Вот для того, чтобы обеспечивать пенсионеров и так далее,

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всякие потребности.

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То бишь в реальности им кассу нельзя сделать, да?

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Вот реально начинка, эпицентр, еще какие-то сети, да,

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дают бронь своему персоналу.

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Вот, а этой компании, наверное, бронь не дают.

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То бишь кто-то сверху решил не дать им бронь, правильно?

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Для того, чтобы в принципе потом отхапать этот бизнес, наверное, за копейки.

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Потому что как он будет работать без персонала?

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А никак.

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Прикольная ситуация, да?

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Кто ее, наверное, понимает, из олигархов или которые серьезные коммерсанты,

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наверное, этой ситуацией воспользуются однозначно.

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Потому что пусто.

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Мало того, что людей нет на входе, там ТЦК стоит,

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так и ни потребители, ни продавца.

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То бишь мне пофиг на ТЦК, по большому счету.

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Что они-то будут не втирать эту мастер геморроя.

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Я ее с детства отлюбил, еще в 90-х.

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То бишь я как потребитель в реальности не могу ничего приобрести у меня.

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Печалька.

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Всем добра, берегите себя.

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Кому надо, обходите стороной.

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С это полюбия.

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Спасибо.

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Посты,로 немногоemberно.

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Теперь мы делаем.

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dop, мы расскажем.

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Печалька.

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Печалька.

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Печальки.

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Печальки.

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Печальку.

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Печальки.

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Печалька.

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Печалька.

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Печалька.

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Печаль.

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Печалька.

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Печалька.