According to unofficial data, Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine has involved the recruitment of thousands of individuals from Central Asia. Many are coerced into fighting, while others fall for promises of well-paying jobs. The recruitment also targets women from Central Asian countries, a portion of whom are being enlisted directly from Russian prisons. Notably, many of the recruits are drawn into this conflict under the guise of lucrative employment opportunities, while others are inmates—both convicted felons and those awaiting trial. The encouraging or coercing of prison inmates to sign contracts to serve in the Russian military has become commonplace. Moreover, women arriving from various Central Asian nations are also signing contracts for service in the aggressor's army. This reflects a broader strategy by Russia to bolster its military personnel amidst the ongoing conflict, often at the expense of vulnerable populations who may lack alternative means of opportunity.