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Ukraine's mobilization efforts in 2025 have seen significant developments. The law updates
strengthened processes, but challenges persist. Notably, the classification of "limited fit" has changed
after repeated military medical commissions (MMC), with 99% now deemed fit for service. Despite initial
surges post-legislation updates, mobilization rates have now steadied. The government is also contemplating
allowing younger men abroad and adjusting deferments via the Reserv+ app. Additionally, there is a focus
on addressing corruption issues linked to drafting, with numerous officials under investigation or enlisting
to evade charges. Society grapples with these changes amidst the backdrop of ongoing extension of martial
law and military needs.

How has the classification of "limited fit" individuals changed in 2025?

As of 2025, 99% of individuals previously classified as "limited fit" for military service have been re-evaluated by military medical commissions (MMC) and are now considered fit. This change is part of Ukraine's efforts to optimize its mobilization strategy amidst ongoing conflicts.

What are the major legal updates concerning the mobilization process in Ukraine?

Recent legal updates in Ukraine involve refining the mobilization process. A surge was observed post-enactment, followed by stabilization of the mobilization pace. Amendments also include potential allowances for younger men to travel abroad and enhanced deferment options through digital platforms like the Reserv+ app.

Why is the Ukrainian government reconsidering conscription allowances for young men?

The Verkhovna Rada is considering permitting men under 23-24 years for foreign travel. This proposal, amid changing mobilization dynamics, reflects a balance between military needs and allowing individual liberties, addressing concerns over drafting severe youth impacts during prolonged conflict scenarios.

What role does the Reserv+ application play in Ukraine's mobilization process?

The Reserv+ application is pivotal in modernizing Ukraine's mobilization efforts. It facilitates military deferment applications and extends existing deferments automatically. Additionally, it strengthens security measures to ensure reliable data handling, aligning with the government's digital transformation strategy.

What measures are in place to tackle corruption in Ukraine's mobilization process?

To address corruption, Ukraine has implemented stronger regulations and accountability for officials involved in the mobilization process. Notably, the Rada has supported laws imposing criminal liability on TCR and MMC employees for mobilization violations. Transparency measures aim to prevent exploitation of legal loopholes and deter corrupt practices within recruitment and conscription processes.

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Reservation of defence industry employees: what did the Rada decide? Rada has allowed reservation of defence industry employees, even if they have registration issues The Verkhovna Rada has approved a bill that will allow defence industry employees to be reserved even if they have problems with military registration. 4 595 9 Previously in trend: mobilization Mobilisation in Ukraine Employee mobilization exemption

Abuse and beatings in the Russian army. Donetsk conscript Russians beat mobilized man from so-called "LNR/DNR": "What f#ck do we need you—half Ukrainian, half Russian? Shut f#ck up, b#tch". VIDEO A video has surfaced online showing Russian soldiers beating a conscript from the occupied territories of Donbas. 13 479 74 Previously in trend: Order in Russian army

ICTV host Vadym Karpiak ICTV host Karpiak mobilizes into Air Assault Forces ICTV host Vadym Karpiak has announced that he has decided to mobilize. 6 020 44 Previously in trend: TV host Karpiak mobilizes

mobilisation Every month, about 30,000 Ukrainians join AFU, - Venislavskyi, "servant of people" Every month, approximately 30,000 citizens join the Armed Forces of Ukraine, both through mobilisation and through the recruitment system. 4 273 41 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

Mobilisation of defendants: how many cases have been suspended in Ukraine Ukrainian courts suspend 20,000 criminal cases due to defendants’ mobilization – media. INFOGRAPHICS Over three and a half years of full-scale war in Ukraine, courts have closed nearly 20,000 criminal cases due to the mobilization of defendants. 2 276 32 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

Denys Bihus Journalist Denys Bihus was mobilized into Armed Forces of Ukraine. VIDEO Investigative journalist and Bihus.Info project manager Denys Bihus has been mobilised. 15 296 68 Previously in trend: Bihus was mobilized

How many convicts have been mobilised into the Ukrainian Armed Forces? Over 10,000 convicts released from prison on parole for mobilisation into the Defence Forces. PHOTO More than 10,000 convicts have been released on parole for mobilisation to the Ukrainian Defence Forces. 115 479 26 Previously in trend: Mobilization of convicts

Shmyhal Mobilization in Ukraine is growing, level is sustainable – Shmyhal The level of mobilization in Ukraine is currently sufficient to restore manpower and create reserves. 8 658 96 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

military exemption Government clarifies grounds for military exemption of employees from mobilization The Cabinet of Ministers has clarified the grounds for military exemption of persons liable for military service during mobilization and martial law. 3 0 Previously in trend: Employee mobilization exemption Drone industry

Palisa: Mobilisation will not stop even after the truce with Russia Mobilisation in Ukraine will not stop, even if there is ceasefire tomorrow, - Palisa Mobilisation in Ukraine will not be stopped even if a truce with Russia is reached. 14 454 275 Previously in trend: alternative to demobilisation Mobilisation in Ukraine

The departure of men aged 18-22: will the mobilization age be reduced? Lowering mobilization age in Ukraine is not being considered now - Palisa As of today, lowering the draft age in Ukraine is not being considered. 2 698 48 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25 Mobilization for ages up to 25

Ground Forces explain use of body cameras by TRC staff starting September 1 TRC servicemen must use body cameras to ensure transparency of mobilization – Ground Forces Starting September 1, all servicemen of the Territorial Сentre of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) are required to use body cameras when recording video during document checks or delivering draft notices. The Defense Ministry’s initiative is seen as an important step toward ensuring transparency and legality in mobilization measures. 1 640 46 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

Ruslan Stefanchuk There will be open debate on bill on travel abroad for men aged 18–22 – Stefanchuk Verkhovna Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk said he expects a broad discussion, with the military and civil society, on a draft law that would allow men aged 18 to 22 to leave Ukraine. 2 781 54 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25

Man dies at TCR and SS in Rivne region: recruitment center cites cause Reservist dies at assembly point in Rivne region: TRC rules out foul play In the Rivne region, a 34-year-old reservist, Vitalii Sakharuk, died while at an assembly point awaiting transfer to a military training center. The Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) reported that the man suddenly felt unwell and showed no signs of violent death. 5 782 73 Previously in trend: death in the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR

Defense procurements Ukraine needs not only donations but also new soldiers to strengthen its army – Defense Ministry For Ukraine to withstand the war, the Armed Forces need not only financial contributions but also new soldiers. 5 513 83 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

Going abroad until the age of 24 What is being proposed in the Rada Rada proposes to allow men up to 24 years old to go abroad, - media The Verkhovna Rada has registered a draft law that proposes to lift the travel ban for conscripts and persons liable for military service who are not subject to conscription in the current and next years due to their under 25 years of age. 9 005 141 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25

Beatings in the Russian army Russian soldier brutally punishes "refusenik" on camera for refusing to serve. VIDEO 18+ A video circulating online shows one Russian soldier brutally beating another — first with a stick, then with a belt. Reports say the victim had tried to avoid taking part in combat but was "persuaded" by force. 9 052 27 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation

mobilisation in the Russian Federation Russian mother curses son for fleeing conscription abroad, advices him "don’t be coward". VIDEO A Russian woman curses her son for refusing to serve in Putin’s army and leaving the country. 17 173 94 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation

Middlemen helped nearly 100 men flee abroad They helped nearly 100 men flee abroad: Organizers of illegal departures of persons subject to conscription exposed in Bukovyna – National Police. PHOTOS Another illegal scheme has been documented in Bukovyna: perpetrators helped nearly 100 men of conscription age flee the country, each paying them 200,000 hryvnias. The organizer and his accomplices have been served with charges. 1 767 3 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Border violators lost their way in the mountains Cabinet of Ministers proposes to introduce criminal liability for illegal crossing of state border The Cabinet of Ministers has prepared a draft law that provides for new types of punishment for conscripts who violate the rules for leaving and staying abroad. 11 216 176 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Svyrydenko Cabinet of Ministers is preparing resolution to allow men under 22 to travel abroad - Svyrydenko By the end of the week, the Cabinet of Ministers may adopt a resolution allowing men aged 18-22 to travel abroad. 3 949 65 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25

In Rivne region, men snatched deputy Viktor Moskvych from the TCR Group of "mobsters" "snatched" Kostopil city council deputy Moskvych from TCR in Rivne region – media. PHOTOS On August 4, in Rivne region, during transportation of Viktor Moskvych, deputy of the Kostopil City Council from All-Ukrainian Union "Freedom" Political Party, from the Kremenets Regional TCR and SS to the military training center, the military vehicle was cut off by a car driven by criminals. 31 275 173 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Attack on the TCR

Draft notice via Ukrposhta Draft notice may be sent by registered mail – Cabinet resolution Starting July 30, 2025, draft notices may be sent by district territorial centers of recruitment  (TRC and SS) via Ukrposhta as registered mail. 7 653 66 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine Draft notice via Ukrposhta

Shmyhal spoke about mobilisation in Ukraine and the TCK 90% of mobilisation is voluntary. People aren’t grabbed or dragged - Shmyhal The new Minister of Defence Denys Shmyhal believes that as of today, 90% of those mobilised make a conscious choice to join the army. 6 364 82 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Mobilisation in Ukraine

Martial law extended until August 7. Zelenskyy signs laws Martial law and mobilization extended for 90 days starting August 7. Zelenskyy signs laws President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed laws extending martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine. 2 094 10 Previously in trend: Extension of martial law and mobilization

Hodges on mobilization in Russia Kremlin will do everything possible to avoid large-scale mobilization - Hodges The Kremlin wants to avoid general mobilization, especially in large cities. The Russians will rely on tens of thousands of North Koreans to join their ranks. 8 263 7 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation

Film title: Taming Fear Documentary "Taming Fear": "Want to be brave? Learn to be afraid!". VIDEO The Main Communications Directorate of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released a documentary film titled "Taming Fear," which addresses the biggest challenge of mobilization, the fear that nearly every conscript faces of being killed in upcoming combat operations. 1 848 14 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

Force mobilization Up to 30,000 Ukrainians mobilized monthly. Things aren’t going as planned – Venislavskyi Currently, Ukraine mobilizes up to 30,000 people monthly. The recruitment system is actively developing, and the number of volunteers willing to join the military service is increasing. 8 290 102 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

Mobile TCRs may appear in Ukraine Mobile TCRs have right to exist, - "servant of people" Venislavskyi The Council does not rule out the introduction and use of mobile territorial centers for recruitment and social support. 3 945 37 Previously in trend: Russian strikes at TCR

Two Kyiv TCR servicemen charged over death of mobilized man Mobilized man beaten to death: two Kyiv TCR servicemen charged – SBI The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has charged the deputy head of the Podilskyi TCR and a soldier of the Shevchenkivskyi TCR in Kyiv in connection with actions that led to the death of a mobilized man. 10 811 230 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Forced mobilisation

National Resistance Center Russia intensifies forced mobilization recruitment campaign in occupied territories – NRC There is an increase in propaganda encouraging enlistment contracts with the Russian Armed Forces in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. 2 146 74 Previously in trend: mobilization in the temporarily occupied territories

TCR officers are conducting alert measures In Lviv, men in uniforms with AFU insignia dragged guy out of entrance, dragged him along asphalt and shoved him into minibus. VIDEO A video was posted online showing men in uniforms with chevrons of the Armed Forces of Ukraine dragging the boy out of the house, dragging him along the asphalt and then putting him in a minibus. 28 631 546 Previously in trend: violations during mobilisation

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary Peter Szijjarto Hungary demands EU sanctions against three Ukrainian Defense Ministry officials over death of Hungarian after mobilization - Szijjarto Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto called on the European Union to impose sanctions against three officials in the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Armed Forces of Ukraine over the death of ethnic Hungarian Jozsef Szébestyén, allegedly after being forcibly mobilized by the military to the TCR in Transcarpathia. 2 488 25 Previously in trend: Death of a Hungarian citizen at the Territorial Recruitment Center

enforcers 145 thousand retired security officers of military age have not been mobilized In Ukraine, there are 145.2 thousand male pensioners of military age (under 60) who do not work, have no disabilities and do not serve in the military. 14 734 185 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

Rada extends martial law and mobilisation until 5 November Rada extends martial law and mobilisation until 5 November The Verkhovna Rada has extended martial law and general mobilisation in Ukraine. 1 516 18 Previously in trend: Extension of martial law and mobilization

Extension of martial law and mobilisation Zelenskyy proposes to Rada to extend martial law and mobilisation until 5 November President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has submitted draft laws to the Verkhovna Rada on the extension of martial law and general mobilisation in Ukraine. 3 903 92 Previously in trend: Extension of martial law and mobilization

Hungarian citizen allegedly died from beating at Territorial Center of Recruitment : what is known Hungary reports death of its citizen after beating at TCR in Zakarpattia, say media The Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Ukraine’s ambassador to Budapest, Fedor Shandor, over the death of a Zakarpattia resident with Hungarian citizenship who was allegedly beaten several weeks ago by servicemen of the TCR. 7 323 120 Previously in trend: death in the TCR Death of a Hungarian citizen at the Territorial Recruitment Center

Violations of rights during mobilization. Reaction of European Commissioner O’Flaherty European Commissioner O’Flaherty is concerned about cases of selective mobilization of those who criticize government Human rights violations during the general mobilization have become systematic and widespread in Ukraine, so it is necessary to introduce a mechanism to prevent such cases. 5 665 102 Previously in trend: violations during mobilisation

In the Kharkiv region, a 71-year-old woman said she was beaten during her son’s mobilisation Woman tried to stop TCR minibus with mobilized son in Merefa, Kharkiv region: she reported beating to police. VIDEO In Merefa, Kharkiv region, a 71-year-old woman reported to the police that "unknown individuals in military uniforms" inflicted bodily injuries on her during the mobilization of her son. The TCR and SS stated that the woman sustained injuries due to her own "careless and reckless actions." 15 929 315 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Unlawful actions of the TCR

A man evaded mobilization in Khmelnytskyi region: what is the punishment? Man refused mobilization order after MMC in Khmelnytskyi region, sentenced to 5 years behind bars A resident of Derazhnia, Khmelnytskyi region, was sentenced to 5.5 years in prison for evading military service during mobilization. 5 737 65 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Ground Forces on Russia’s strikes on the TCR and SS By striking TCR, Russia aims to destroy conscription data and disrupt mobilization in Ukraine – Ground Forces Russia’s attacks on TСR and SS aim to destroy data on Ukrainian conscripts, which could delay or halt mobilization processes in Ukraine. 6 085 116 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine Russian strikes at TCR

Mobilization under 25: Venislavskyi denies mass conscription No mobilization for men under 25, says "Servant of People" Venislavskyi The Verkhovna Rada has not adopted any changes regarding the general mobilization of men up to 25 years old. 4 705 176 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine Mobilization for ages up to 25

Students of vocational education institutions may lose their deferment Vocational education students who started studying after age of 25 may lose right to deferment - media The Verkhovna Rada is considering a draft law by the Cabinet of Ministers that would make it impossible to use education as a way to avoid mobilisation. 6 042 8 Previously in trend: Mobilization deferral Mobilisation in Ukraine

In Dnipro, a TCR military demanded money for avoiding mobilisation Demanded money from football team for "protection" from mobilisation: TCR military to be tried in Dnipro, - SBI. PHOTO Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation have completed a pre-trial investigation into a serviceman of one of Dnipro's district TCR and SS who promised to "save" citizens from mobilisation for money. 4 195 40 Previously in trend: Corruption and mobilisation

Incidents with the TCR. Statistics of the Land Forces 86% of incidents with TCR in June were fake and IPSO, - Land Forces. INFOGRAPHICS Most of the incidents related to the TCR last month were revealed to be manipulations, fakes and IPSO. 4 368 62 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Mobilisation in Ukraine

Oleksandr Syrskyi Russia wants protracted war: it has sent 695,000 troops to Ukraine and still has reserve. Mobilization should not be shock to our people - Syrskyi Last year, the Russian Armed Forces recruited approximately 440,000 contract soldiers. Currently, the occupation army has about 695,000 personnel deployed on the territory of Ukraine. 8 662 153 Previously in trend: violations during mobilisation Forced mobilisation

acting commander of the Ground Forces Hruzevych 136 officers and 325 servicemen sent to combat zone over mobilization violations – Ground Forces Seventeen criminal cases have been opened in Ukraine over abuse of power and the use of force during mobilization. 7 341 32 Previously in trend: violations during mobilisation

Мобілізація в Україні. Що каже Святослав Паламар Mobilization is needed, recruiting alone will not cover needs - Deputy Commander of "Azov" Palamar Ukraine definitely needs mobilization, as recruitment cannot cover all the needs of the army. 5 016 76 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

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