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AWOL, or "Absent Without Leave," continues to be a significant issue within Ukraine's military, with multiple high-profile cases reported. Recent court decisions, such as the five-year sentence for a soldier from the Lviv region, highlight strict enforcement. The Defense Ministry is implementing reforms to address mobilization, service terms, and AWOL. President Zelenskyy emphasizes effective measures for managing AWOL. Additionally, corruption related to AWOL has surfaced, with officials in regions like Odesa detained for bribery. Ukrainian authorities aim to counter AWOL through legislative adjustments and enhanced military protocols.

What are the recent changes in Ukraine's AWOL policies?

The Ukrainian government, led by the Ministry of Defense, is rolling out reforms targeting mobilization and AWOL. These changes include stricter enforcement protocols for unauthorized absences from military duty and enhanced procedures for reporting and managing AWOL cases. A key part of the strategy involves addressing issues like morale and service terms to prevent desertions.

How is AWOL affecting the Ukrainian military?

AWOL incidents pose challenges to Ukraine's military cohesion and readiness. Reports indicate a rise in AWOL cases over recent years, prompting reforms and stricter legal measures. The military's response aims to maintain personnel strength and address underlying causes of absenteeism.

What legal measures exist for soldiers who go AWOL in Ukraine?

Ukrainian law enforces strict penalties for soldiers who go AWOL, with court rulings reflecting this. Sentences often include prison terms, underscoring the seriousness of unauthorized absences. Recent legal reforms aim to provide clear procedures for soldiers wishing to return to service without facing criminal penalties under specific conditions.

What efforts are being made to prevent AWOL in the Ukrainian military?

Efforts to prevent AWOL include comprehensive reforms by the Defense Ministry, focusing on improving service terms and addressing morale issues. The government is also tackling corruption linked to AWOL by arresting those involved in bribery schemes to cover up or assist absentees. Public awareness and stricter enforcement are part of the strategy.

How is the issue of AWOL impacting military law enforcement in Ukraine?

AWOL has become a significant focus for military law enforcement in Ukraine. Increased cooperation between law enforcement and military agencies aims to detect and manage cases effectively. Operations have led to the detention of servicemen and officials involved in AWOL-related corruption. This collaboration highlights the commitment to reducing unauthorized absences and ensuring order within the armed forces.

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Verkhovna Rada supports law on recognition of volunteers’ competences Rada extends deadline for voluntary return to service after AWOL The Verkhovna Rada has decided to extend the deadline for voluntary return to service for military personnel who have left their units without permission until 1 March 2025. 3 676 8

SBI detains commander of one of the companies of the 155th Brigade, who went AWOL and incited his fighters to do so He went AWOL and incited fighters to do so: Commander with 155th Brigade detained in Rivne region - SBI Law enforcement officers detained and notified the commander of one of the companies of the 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade "Anna of Kyiv" of suspicion, who not only went AWOL but also incited his subordinate soldiers to do so. 15 316 82

Hnezdilov, who went to the public AWOL, will remain in custody Court remanded in custody serviceman Hnezdilov, who publicly went AWOL On Monday, January 6, the Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv extended the preventive measure for Serhii Hnezdilov, a soldier of the 56th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade, who publicly went AWOL in September 2024. 3 566 13

Army+ About 30 thousand reports from military on transfer between units filed in "Army+", - Chernohorenko About 30,000 applications for transfer between units have already been submitted by military through the "Army+" app. 2 598 9

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy: Number of AWOLs has been decreasing since autumn The number of cases of unauthorised abandonment of units (AWOL) by servicemen has decreased. 8 945 48 Previously in trend: War

SBI launches investigation into massive AWOL of 155th Brigade name after Anna of Kyiv in France SBI launches investigation into massive AWOL in 155th "Anna of Kyiv" brigade following media reports The State Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation into the abuse of power and desertion in the 155th mechanized brigade "Anna of Kyiv" following an investigation published in the media. 19 225 116

military, armed forces Servicemen who returned from AWOL will receive payments again after order to enlist in reserve battalion - Military Law Enforcement Service Servicemen who voluntarily returned to their military unit from the AWOL will continue to receive payments and allowances. The resumption of all payments and allowances will take place after the official order to enlist in the reserve battalion. 3 882 9

Army+ Military can apply for return to service after AWOL through Army+ - Chernohorenko On Wednesday, December 18, the Army+ application launched a feature that will allow a serviceman to submit a report for reinstatement after an absence without leave (AWOL). 1 193 22

Over 3,000 servicemen voluntarily returned to service after the AWOL in a week Over 3 thousand servicemen voluntarily returned to service after AWOL in week – Prosecutor General’s Office Since 29 November, more than 3,000 servicemen have voluntarily returned to military service after the first AWOL due to the law that renews social guarantees, benefits, food, money and material support. 1 800 28

How many servicemen will return from AWOL More than 6 thousand servicemen will return to service after AWOL – Military Law Enforcement Service More than 6,000 servicemen will return to duty after AWOL from their units. 1 428 5

AFU Prosecutor’s Office: 4 thousand servicemen apply to return to service after AWOL Since the entry into force of the amendments to the legislation on the AWOL, almost 4 thousand servicemen have already filed relevant petitions. 3 217 22 Previously in trend: War

Returning to service after AWOL Servicemen who voluntarily return from AWOL by 1 January will be reinstated with all social guarantees - SBI Servicemen who voluntarily return to service before 1 January 2025 will be reinstated with all social guarantees. 3 560 30

The military has until January 1 to return from the AWOL Military have time until January 1 to return from AWOL - SBI Military personnel who have gone AWOL from their place of service for the first time have until 1 January 2025 to return without incurring criminal liability. 10 109 49 Previously in trend: War

Returning to service after an AWOL or desertion: Zelenskyy signed the law Zelenskyy signs law on voluntary return to service after first AWOL or desertion President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed Law No. 12095 on voluntary return to service for those who have gone AWOL from a military unit or deserted for the first time. 3 829 29

зсу, сзч K-2 Battalion of 54th SMB says it will accept soldiers for service after AWOL The K-2 battalion of the 54th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has announced that it is accepting soldiers who have gone AWOL from their previous place of service. 3 046 7 Previously in trend: War

сзч In two days, 47th SMB received almost one hundred applications from soldiers who want to return after AWOL Over the past two days, the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade has received almost a hundred applications from soldiers who want to return after AWOL. 2 945 5

53 та 47 ОМБр закликали військових повернутися на службу після СЗЧ 53rd and 47th SABs call on servicemen to return after AWOL The 53rd and 47th Separate Mechanised Brigades appealed to the soldiers who had left their units without permission to return to service. 10 874 130 Previously in trend: War

сзч In October, courts issued about 100 decisions not to imprison military for AWOL - SBI In October, courts in five regions of Ukraine issued about a hundred decisions not to imprison servicemen who had gone AWOL for the first time, but to allow them to return to service. 2 417 7

військовий ЗСУ There is tendency to increase number of cases of AWOL - Supreme Court Chief Justice Kravchenko Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Stanislav Kravchenko notes a tendency to increase the number of registered cases of AWOL, desertion and failure to comply with orders. 16 622 192 Previously in trend: War

Військовий квиток Mobilized man dies in Rivne hospital: relatives suspect he was beaten, OC "West" says he committed AWOL and was outside military unit for 3 days before his death (updated) On 22 October 2024, Yurii Protsyk, who was mobilised on 16 October, died in a hospital in Rivne. His family suspects that he was beaten, which could have been the cause of his death. 26 734 100

Статистика Офісу Генпрокурора зареєстрованих випадків СЗЧ і дезертирства за 2022–2024 роки Since beginning of 2022, almost 60 thousand criminal proceedings on AWOL have been registered - Prosecutor General’s Office The Prosecutor's Office has registered almost 60,000 criminal offenses for unauthorized abandonment of a unit (AWOL) and about 30,000 for desertion since January 2022. 3 548 14

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