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The Territorial Centre of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) in Ukraine is currently under significant scrutiny due to a series of incidents involving corruption, violence, and legal violations. Recent reports have highlighted a series of troubling issues, from the detention of the Mykolaiv Regional TCR head over a $15,000 bribe to several violent attacks against TCR servicemen. Additionally, large-scale inspections have been launched, uncovering corruption and abuse within the recruitment system. The State Bureau of Investigation has been pivotal in these efforts, revealing schemes like the unlawful detentions at the Odesa TCR. High-level officials are calling for comprehensive reforms to address these systemic problems.

What is the main controversy surrounding the TCR and SS in Ukraine?

The TCR and SS in Ukraine are facing multiple controversies, primarily involving allegations of corruption and human rights violations. Incidents have included bribery for evasion of mobilization, violent attacks on servicemen, and misuse of recruitment procedures. These issues have prompted large-scale investigations and calls for significant reforms to ensure accountability and adherence to legal standards.

How is the Ukrainian government responding to allegations against the TCR and SS?

The Ukrainian government, including bodies like the State Bureau of Investigation and the National Police, is actively investigating the allegations against the TCR and SS. There have been numerous inspections and legal actions initiated following reports of misconduct such as bribery and violent incidents. Efforts are underway to reform the recruitment system to prevent future abuses and to uphold citizens' rights during mobilization.

What are some recent examples of violence related to the TCR and SS?

Recent examples of violence involving the TCR and SS include attacks on servicemen during document checks and notification activities, with incidents reported in places like Lviv and Odesa. Additionally, there have been instances of violent confrontations between civilians and recruitment officers, leading to injuries and legal scrutiny over the methods employed in recruitment processes.

Has the issue of corruption within the TCR and SS been addressed officially?

The issue of corruption in the TCR and SS is being officially addressed through investigations and legal proceedings. High-profile cases, such as the detention of regional heads for bribery and unlawful activities, highlight ongoing efforts by the State Bureau of Investigation to combat these problems. These actions aim to restore integrity to the recruitment process and ensure transparency and fairness.

Are there any significant reforms proposed for the TCR and SS?

Yes, significant reforms are being proposed for the TCR and SS. The Ministry of Defence and other government bodies are considering restructuring the recruitment processes to eliminate corrupt practices and protect human rights. These reforms are part of a broader effort to align Ukraine's military recruitment practices with international standards and to improve public trust in the system.

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Around 30 people attacked TCR military personnel in Lutsk: two were beaten, and service vehicle was smashed. VIDEO&PHOTOS Around 30 people attacked TCR military personnel in Lutsk: two were beaten, and service vehicle was smashed. VIDEO&PHOTOS Around 30 people in Lutsk attacked military personnel from the TCR and SS after a car driver refused to produce his documents for inspection and fled. As a result of the altercation, two soldiers sustained injuries and their service vehicle was seriously damaged. 15 195 229 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR

Fictitious mobilisation of 329 people to boost ’figures’: seven TCR military personnel from Zakarpattia have been exposed. PHOTOS Fictitious mobilisation of 329 people to boost ’figures’: seven TCR military personnel from Zakarpattia have been exposed. PHOTOS In Zakarpattia, the National Police have reported that five more employees of the TCR are under suspicion of having falsely ‘mobilised’ 329 people to boost figures. 2 303 39 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR

"Blow, pack, and assemble": 10 TCR staff in Odesa region have been served with notices of suspicion for torturing and abusing civilians, – SBI. PHOTOS "Blow, pack, and assemble": 10 TCR staff in Odesa region have been served with notices of suspicion for torturing and abusing civilians, – SBI. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) combats torture and unlawful violence by public officials. During Operation ‘Honest draft’, SBI officers, with the assistance of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, uncovered unlawful actions by two alert groups from one of the district TCR... 9 290 162 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR

$5,000 for service behind front lines: official and his accomplice have been exposed in Kyiv region. PHOTO $5,000 for service behind front lines: official and his accomplice have been exposed in Kyiv region. PHOTO In Kyiv, charges have been brought against the head of a branch of one of the district TCR and SS and the head of a civil society organisation, who organised a scheme to accept bribes from conscripts. 1 539 5

Head of Mykolaiv Regional TCR detained over $15,000 bribe for evading mobilisation – Prosecutor General Kravchenko. PHOTOS Head of Mykolaiv Regional TCR detained over $15,000 bribe for evading mobilisation – Prosecutor General Kravchenko. PHOTOS The head of the Mykolaiv Regional TCR and SS was detained while receiving another instalment of an undue advantage. According to the investigation, the official demanded and received a total of USD 15,000. 9 297 51 Previously in trend: Grafters Corruption in TCR

There are now 13 suspects in case concerning unlawful detention and beating of men at Odesa TCR, - State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTO There are now 13 suspects in case concerning unlawful detention and beating of men at Odesa TCR, - State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTO The State Bureau of Investigations has identified a further four employees of the district TCR in the Odesa region who are suspected of involvement in the unlawful detention of and violence against citizens. The number of suspects in the case has risen to 13. 3 002 30 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR

He stabbed her 17 times: man who killed doctor during MMC in Kyiv served notice of suspicion. PHOTOS He stabbed her 17 times: man who killed doctor during MMC in Kyiv served notice of suspicion. PHOTOS A 31-year-old Kyiv resident has been served a notice of suspicion of murdering a military medical commission (MMC) doctor. 7 625 101 Previously in trend: Attack on doctor at TCR

First results of Honest Conscription operation: Kyiv TCR illegally deleted data from Oberih register for $2,500 – State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTO First results of Honest Conscription operation: Kyiv TCR illegally deleted data from Oberih register for $2,500 – State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTO Illegal interference with the Unified State Register of Conscripts, Persons Liable for Military Service and Reservists (Oberih) has been uncovered during the large-scale Honest Conscription special operation. 9 441 26 Previously in trend: Corruption in TCR Oberih conscript register

Operation ’Honest Conscription’: SBI is conducting large-scale checks at the TCR and SS across Ukraine (updated). PHOTO Operation ’Honest Conscription’: SBI is conducting large-scale checks at the TCR and SS across Ukraine (updated). PHOTO On the morning of 30 July, staff from the State Bureau of Investigations launched large-scale inspections at regional and district-level recruitment and social support centres. 8 320 78 Previously in trend: Searches at TCR’s leadership

Man attacks MMC doctor with knife at Kyiv TCR: medic killed, investigation underway. PHOTO (updated) Man attacks MMC doctor with knife at Kyiv TCR: medic killed, investigation underway. PHOTO (updated) In Kyiv’s Podilskyi district, a man whom police brought to a territorial centre of recruitment and social support (TCR and SS) for violating military registration rules fatally stabbed a doctor while undergoing a military medical examination. The attacker was detained, and law enforcement... 19 958 412 Previously in trend: Threats to TCR employees Attack on doctor at TCR

Group of men damages TCR servicemen’s vehicle and uses pepper spray in Kharkiv: they are detained. PHOTO Group of men damages TCR servicemen’s vehicle and uses pepper spray in Kharkiv: they are detained. PHOTO In Kharkiv, five men damaged the official vehicle of the Territorial Centre of Recruitment (TCR) servicemen and used pepper spray during a check of military registration documents. 5 692 61 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR

Conscript dies after stay at Kremenchuk TCR: cause of death – severe traumatic brain injury, - SBI Conscript dies after stay at Kremenchuk TCR: cause of death – severe traumatic brain injury, - SBI Officials from the SBI have opened a criminal investigation into the death of a 52-year-old man who was hospitalised with serious injuries following his stay at the Kremenchuk District Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support. 5 725 64 Previously in trend: death in the TCR

Four more people detained after attack on TCR notification team in Lviv, including AWOL serviceman – National Police. PHOTOS Four more people detained after attack on TCR notification team in Lviv, including AWOL serviceman – National Police. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers and Security Service of Ukraine officers have detained four more active participants in the conflict with a Territorial Centre of Recruitment (TCR) notification team that occurred on Chervona Kalynа Avenue in Lviv. Among those detained is a serviceman who, according to... 4 979 60 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR

Attack on law enforcement officers during conflict with TCR in Lviv: man detained – SSU and National Police. PHOTO Attack on law enforcement officers during conflict with TCR in Lviv: man detained – SSU and National Police. PHOTO The SSU and the National Police detained "hot on the trail" a man who attacked law enforcement officers in Lviv on July 8. 7 755 142 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR attack on police officers

Man locked in basement and tortured: leadership of district TCR in Mykolaiv region to stand trial – SBI. VIDEO+PHOTOS Man locked in basement and tortured: leadership of district TCR in Mykolaiv region to stand trial – SBI. VIDEO+PHOTOS A pre-trial investigation into the torture of a man at one of the district TCR and SS offices in Mykolaiv region has been completed. The indictment has been sent to court. 4 535 49 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Trial of TCR servicemen

SBI has uncovered scheme of illegal conscription and beatings at RTCR in Odesa region: 9 people have been detained. PHOTOS SBI has uncovered scheme of illegal conscription and beatings at RTCR in Odesa region: 9 people have been detained. PHOTOS Staff from the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) have uncovered a large-scale scheme involving the unlawful coercion of citizens into mobilisation at one of the district TCR and SS in the Odesa region. According to the investigation, men were forcibly detained, beaten, intimidated and... 6 450 46 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR

Stabbed TCR serviceman: 29-year-old man from Lviv has been detained. PHOTO Stabbed TCR serviceman: 29-year-old man from Lviv has been detained. PHOTO In Lviv, police have arrested a man who stabbed a member of the Territorial Center of Recruitment. 4 318 82 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR

TCR officials fictitiously "mobilized" 276 people: artificially inflated statistics by adding dead and fictitious persons. PHOTO TCR officials fictitiously "mobilized" 276 people: artificially inflated statistics by adding dead and fictitious persons. PHOTO Three officials of territorial centers of recruitment and social support (TCR and SS) have been exposed over "paper mobilization". To report the "successful" fulfillment of the plan, they invented mobilized persons who did not actually exist. 10 507 67 Previously in trend: violations during mobilisation

Man detained in Kharkiv region for hitting police officer to avoid going to TCR. PHOTO Man detained in Kharkiv region for hitting police officer to avoid going to TCR. PHOTO In the village of Runivshchyna in the Kharkiv region, a 28-year-old driver of a VAZ-21099 car struck a law enforcement officer. He was wanted by the regional recruitment and social support centre. 4 263 129 Previously in trend: attack on police officers

Head of district TCR and three subordinates tortured men liable for military service in Ivano-Frankivsk region, SBI says. PHOTOS Head of district TCR and three subordinates tortured men liable for military service in Ivano-Frankivsk region, SBI says. PHOTOS An investigation has been completed in the Ivano-Frankivsk region into the head of a district Territorial Centre of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) and three of his subordinates, who are suspected of torturing men liable for military service. The indictment has already been sent to... 11 638 169 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR

Court remands man in custody who, while defending himself against the TCR, took minor girl hostage. PHOTOS Court remands man in custody who, while defending himself against the TCR, took minor girl hostage. PHOTOS A suspect accused of the unlawful deprivation of liberty of a minor has been remanded in custody without the right to bail. 2 610 26

Demanded $1,500 from war veteran to remove him from register: TCR officer detained in Dnipro. PHOTOS Demanded $1,500 from war veteran to remove him from register: TCR officer detained in Dnipro. PHOTOS The Security Service, in conjunction with the National Police, has detained an employee of one of the mobilisation departments of the TCR and SS in Dnipro, who had organised a scheme to systematically extort bribes from conscripts. 4 707 43 Previously in trend: Grafters Corruption in TCR

Head of Zhytomyr Oblast TCR detained for extorting bribes from entrepreneurs for employees’ "non-conscription" – SSU. VIDEO&PHOTOS Head of Zhytomyr Oblast TCR detained for extorting bribes from entrepreneurs for employees’ "non-conscription" – SSU. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) detained the head of the Zhytomyr Oblast Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS), who demanded money from a regional entrepreneur in exchange for not mobilizing his employees. 8 659 66 Previously in trend: Corruption in TCR

Two TCR servicemen and civilian killed in road accident in Cherkasy region: others injured. PHOTO Two TCR servicemen and civilian killed in road accident in Cherkasy region: others injured. PHOTO A fatal road accident occurred on 30 April in the village of Kniazha, Zvenyhorodskyi District, Cherkasy Region. 10 159 34 Previously in trend: Fatal traffic accidents

In Rivne region, soldier has been charged with attempted murder of TCR personnel and police officers. PHOTOS In Rivne region, soldier has been charged with attempted murder of TCR personnel and police officers. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of the Rivne Specialised Prosecutor’s Office for Defence in the Western Region, a 48-year-old serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been charged with shooting at TCR staff and a police officer. 3 026 46 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR attempted murder

Man threw grenade into yard of TCR in Bila Tserkva: he was detained. PHOTO Man threw grenade into yard of TCR in Bila Tserkva: he was detained. PHOTO Law enforcement officers are investigating an explosion on the premises of the Bila Tserkva District Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) in Kyiv Oblast that occurred on 30 April. 4 587 75 Previously in trend: explosions in TCR explosion at the TCR and SS

Man opened fire with automatic weapon at soldiers and police officer in Rivne region: he is wanted. PHOTOS Man opened fire with automatic weapon at soldiers and police officer in Rivne region: he is wanted. PHOTOS A man opened fire on a TCR alert team and a law enforcement officer in the Rivne region. 19 948 285 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR

Torture and shooting in Kharkiv: TCR servicemen notified of suspicion - SBI. VIDEO+PHOTOS Torture and shooting in Kharkiv: TCR servicemen notified of suspicion - SBI. VIDEO+PHOTOS A group of servicemen from one of the district Territorial Centers of Recruitment and Social Support (TRC and SS) in Kharkiv, as well as servicemen from other units who acted jointly, have been served with suspicion notices. 7 186 43 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR

Head of MMC detained in Zakarpattia: about UAH 11 million in cash seized – SBI. PHOTOS Head of MMC detained in Zakarpattia: about UAH 11 million in cash seized – SBI. PHOTOS Officers of the State Bureau of Investigation, together with the National Police and the Security Service of Ukraine, have detained the head of a military medical commission (MMC) at the Berehove district Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support in Zakarpattia region. 5 133 38 Previously in trend: Grafters Forgery of MMC documents

Group of district TCR servicemen detained in Odesa for abducting man and demanding $30,000 – Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO Group of district TCR servicemen detained in Odesa for abducting man and demanding $30,000 – Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO The SSU (State Security Service of Ukraine) Main Internal Security Directorate and the National Police, with the assistance of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the leadership of the Ground Forces, have neutralized an organized criminal group in Odesa that included... 7 023 66 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Corruption in TCR

Student unjustifiably declared wanted: TCR official exposed in Mykolaiv region. PHOTOS Student unjustifiably declared wanted: TCR official exposed in Mykolaiv region. PHOTOS In the Mykolaiv region, law enforcement officers exposed a serviceman of a district TCR & SS and his accomplice who, according to the investigation, unjustifiably added a student to a wanted database and demanded $500 to delete the information, despite his legal right to a mobilization... 5 536 14 Previously in trend: Corruption and mobilisation Oberih conscript register

Wounding of TCR serviceman in Kharkiv: attacker detained. PHOTO Wounding of TCR serviceman in Kharkiv: attacker detained. PHOTO In Kharkiv, law enforcement officers detained the attacker who assaulted a serviceman of the TCR and SS. 7 673 64 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR

Violations in Uzhhorod TCR: work of special commission has been initiated, - Operational Command "West". VIDEO+PHOTOS Violations in Uzhhorod TCR: work of special commission has been initiated, - Operational Command "West". VIDEO+PHOTOS A monitoring visit to the Uzhhorod TCR, carried out by Andrii Kryuchkov, the Ombudsman’s representative in the Zakarpattia region, revealed flagrant violations despite obstruction from officials. 26 844 213 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR

Odesa region district TRC official promised to resolve AWOL issue for $10,000, he was detained. PHOTOS Odesa region district TRC official promised to resolve AWOL issue for $10,000, he was detained. PHOTOS In the Odesa region, law enforcement officers exposed an official of a district Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support (TRC and SS) who, for a bribe, promised to help a serviceman avoid liability for absence without leave (AWOL) and assist with employment. 1 471 13 Previously in trend: Grafters AWOL in AFU

TCR employee in Volyn beat fisherman and used a stun gun, - SBI. PHOTO TCR employee in Volyn beat fisherman and used a stun gun, - SBI. PHOTO The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has detained the head of a unit within one of the departments of the Kovel Regional Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support, who, according to the investigation, together with other military personnel, used excessive force against a... 9 157 137 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR

House, land and car registered to relatives: head of TCR in Lviv region to stand trial over false declarations – SBI. PHOTOS House, land and car registered to relatives: head of TCR in Lviv region to stand trial over false declarations – SBI. PHOTOS The pre-trial investigation into the deputy head of the Lviv Regional TCR and SS (Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support), who was acting as the head at the time he was exposed, has been completed. The indictment has been sent to court. 3 848 18 Previously in trend: Declaration of false information Undeclared assets

300,000 hryvnias for transfer to rear unit: District TCR & SS official detained in Odesa. PHOTOS 300,000 hryvnias for transfer to rear unit: District TCR & SS official detained in Odesa. PHOTOS Officers of the Strategic Investigations Department in the Odesa region of the National Police of Ukraine, together with investigators from the Main Directorate of the National Police in the Odesa region, exposed and stopped the unlawful actions of the official. 1 883 9 Previously in trend: Bribe-takers in military units

Enemy drone struck TCR building in Sumy, - Ground Forces Enemy drone struck TCR building in Sumy, - Ground Forces Today, 18 March, an enemy drone struck the building of the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centre in Sumy. No one inside was injured, but a passer-by near the site of the strike was wounded. 3 701 18 Previously in trend: Russian strikes at TCR

Man stabbed TCR serviceman and police officer in Mykolaiv: he was detained. PHOTO Man stabbed TCR serviceman and police officer in Mykolaiv: he was detained. PHOTO In Mykolaiv, law enforcement officers detained a man who stabbed a police officer and a serviceman from the Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) in the stomach and leg. 4 259 74 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR attack on police officers

$4000 for "resolving issues" with military registration: TCR official detained in Bukovyna. PHOTOS $4000 for "resolving issues" with military registration: TCR official detained in Bukovyna. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers in the Chernivtsi region have detained an official of one of the District Territorial Centers of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) suspected of demanding an unlawful benefit. 1 622 22 Previously in trend: Bribe-takers in military units

Beat man while checking his documents: District TCR military officer from Lviv region to stand trial, - SBI. PHOTO Beat man while checking his documents: District TCR military officer from Lviv region to stand trial, - SBI. PHOTO The pre-trial investigation into a serviceman from the Shevchenkivskyi District Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centre in Lviv, who caused a man to suffer a broken shoulder bone, has been completed. The indictment has been sent to court. 4 533 85 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Unlawful actions of the TCR

Deceived mother of conscript with scheme: "Your son is in TCR": man was detained in Odesa. PHOTO Deceived mother of conscript with scheme: "Your son is in TCR": man was detained in Odesa. PHOTO In Odesa, a criminal who defrauded the mother of a conscript was detained. He extorted $12,500 from the woman in exchange for "letting her son go home" from the military registration and enlistment office. 2 777 18 Previously in trend: Fraudulent schemes

20 thousand dollars for "reservation" - in Kropyvnytskyi, SBI detained officer of regional TCR and SS. VIDEO+PHOTOS 20 thousand dollars for "reservation" - in Kropyvnytskyi, SBI detained officer of regional TCR and SS. VIDEO+PHOTOS With the assistance of the Security Service of Ukraine, employees of the State Bureau of Investigation exposed a serviceman of the Kirovohrad Regional TCR and SS who had organised a scheme to earn money by evading mobilisation. 4 252 17 Previously in trend: Corruption in TCR

Woman who fired at TCR minibus in Lviv to stand trial – police. PHOTO Woman who fired at TCR minibus in Lviv to stand trial – police. PHOTO In Lviv, a woman who opened fire on a minibus carrying a notification team of a Territorial Centre of Recruitment (TCR) will stand trial. 7 069 39 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR

Hit policewoman while fleeing from TCR: man was taken into custody in Kharkiv region. VIDEO+PHOTO Hit policewoman while fleeing from TCR: man was taken into custody in Kharkiv region. VIDEO+PHOTO In the Kharkiv region, a 49-year-old man who ran over a police officer and attempted to flee from the TCR was taken into custody without the right to bail. 5 514 65 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR

In Odesa, National Police detained TCR serviceman for extorting money. PHOTOS In Odesa, National Police detained TCR serviceman for extorting money. PHOTOS Operatives from the Odesa Office of the Internal Security Department of the National Police, in cooperation with Odesa police investigators, exposed a military serviceman from the TCR attempting to enrich himself illegally. 3 962 29 Previously in trend: Bribery in army

TCR in Odesa launched investigation after photos of a bloodied man appeared. They say he inflicted the head injuries on himself TCR in Odesa launched investigation after photos of a bloodied man appeared. They say he inflicted the head injuries on himself The Odesa Regional TCR commented on photos circulating on social media of a bloodied man who was taken to the territorial centre for verification. They say that the man was acting aggressively and "inflicted bodily harm on himself." 6 599 51 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR

Shot at TCR in Vinnytsia: police detained suspect. PHOTO Shot at TCR in Vinnytsia: police detained suspect. PHOTO A man who fired shots at a warning group and law enforcement officers was detained in Vinnytsia. 3 721 19 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Attack on the TCR

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