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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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Zelenskyy Mobilization in Ukraine provides for conscription of about 30,000 people per month – Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has described the issue of expanding mobilization as one of the most difficult challenges for the state, the military and society. 11 176 145 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

In Kyiv, the assembly point at the DVRZ is no longer operating due to unsanitary conditions Kyiv TCR assembly point at DVRZ has not been disbanded, it continues to operate at different location The distribution point of the Kyiv City Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support at the DVRZ will continue to operate, but at different locations for security reasons. 3 232 9 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

Evasion of mobilisation in Ukraine. What needs to be changed in the process? 19,000 cases of evading mobilisation registered: far fewer convictions, - media In Ukraine, violators of military registration are not actually sought out, so they manage to avoid responsibility. 4 858 56 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization Mobilisation in Ukraine

Forced mobilisation Number of complaints about violations by TCR is growing: since beginning of year, Lubinets has received 5,000 appeals Between January and October 2025, Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets received nearly 5,000 complaints from Ukrainian citizens reporting violations of their rights by employees of the TCR and SS during the mobilisation process. 3 618 75 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR

police Death of conscript at distribution point in Kyiv: police seized video camera recordings from TCR Kyiv police seized CCTV footage from the Podilskyi TCR and SS, where Roman Sopin, a conscript, died. 12 606 72 Previously in trend: death in the TCR

Pokrovsk and the shortage of military personnel: The West on the main threat to the AFU Russia’s offensive on Pokrovsk has exacerbated problem of shortage of fighters in Ukraine, - Atlantic Council Russia's offensive on Pokrovsk has exposed a critical shortage of personnel in the Ukrainian Armed Forces. After more than three years of war, Kyiv is facing a lack of resources to hold the front line. 3 737 43 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Mobilisation in Ukraine

Martial law and mobilization extended — Zelenskyy signs laws Zelenskyy signs laws extending martial law and mobilization for 90 days On October 30, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed laws extending martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine for another 90 days until February 3. 2 537 38 Previously in trend: Martial law

Two Ukrainian Armed Forces officials organised a scheme at the Military Registration and Enlistment Offices in Kyiv and Volyn Death of conscript at distribution point in Kyiv: forensic examination confirms blunt-force trauma. DOCUMENT The lawyer for Roman Sopin’s family has released the forensic medical examination report on his death inside a distribution point after he was mobilized. 18 572 144 Previously in trend: death in the TCR

Venislavskyi named the number of Ukrainians who are mobilised into the Armed Forces of Ukraine every month Every month, 30,000 new recruits join Armed Forces of Ukraine, mobilisation is proceeding according to regulations, - "Servant of People" Venislavskyi Every month, approximately 30,000 Ukrainian citizens arrive for military service through mobilisation and the recruitment system. 14 044 63 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko Over 600,000 Ukrainians to get automatic draft-deferment extensions – Svyrydenko The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a decision introducing automatic extensions of deferments, a digital format for their issuance, and the option to submit documents through Administrative Service Centers (ASC). 8 737 48 Previously in trend: Mobilization deferral

Due to losses, Russia is experiencing a breakdown in mobilization In Russia’s poorer regions, recruitment of contract soldiers falters amid heavy losses and low pay - DIU A number of Russian regions have seen a failure in the campaign to recruit contract soldiers to the Russian Armed Forces. 3 061 10 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation

Martial law has been extended until 3 February. What is known? Rada extends martial law and mobilisation until 3 February 2026 The Verkhovna Rada has once again approved the extension of martial law and mobilisation in Ukraine for 90 days. 2 388 12 Previously in trend: Extension of martial law and mobilization

The man was summoned twice, but he evaded mobilisation Man who categorically refused to be mobilised was sentenced to four years in prison In the Kyiv region, a man who categorically refused to be mobilised was convicted. 4 549 30

occupiers, invaders Russia mobilizes residents of Luhansk region’s TOT to send them to southern Ukraine - Defense Forces The Russian command continues to replenish its units with conscripts from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, despite official statements to the contrary. 995 7 Previously in trend: mobilization in the temporarily occupied territories

Ukraine plans to extend martial law and mobilisation on 21 October Rada preparing to extend martial law and mobilisation for another 90 days, - Zhelezniak The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is preparing to extend martial law and general mobilisation again on 21 October. 3 456 18 Previously in trend: Extension of martial law and mobilization

mobilisation, military registration and enlistment office Ternopil TCR to involve combat units in mobilisation processes Amid the scandal of people in camouflage and balaclavas blocking civilian cars, the Ternopil TCR and SS (Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support) said that from now on, mobilisation processes are carried out with the involvement of combat units, and "holding events to notify people liable for military service in restaurants and nightclubs is not against the law". 12 848 109 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Mobilisation in Ukraine

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. 4 742 10 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. 14 058 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. 6 069 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. 4 324 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. 2 304 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. 15 340 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. 115 554 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. 8 746 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. 11 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. 14 498 275 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. 2 727 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. 1 664 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. 2 794 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. 5 814 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. 5 529 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. 9 062 141 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. 9 100 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. 17 252 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. 1 779 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. 11 276 176 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. 3 979 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. 31 384 173 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. 7 680 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. 6 397 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. 2 129 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. 8 291 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. 1 869 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. 8 331 102 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. 3 965 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. 10 857 230 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. 2 163 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. 28 671 546 Previously in trend: violations during mobilisation

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