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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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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. 4 005 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. 31 440 173 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. 7 738 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. 6 447 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. 2 154 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. 8 313 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. 1 897 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. 8 366 102 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. 3 991 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. 10 896 230 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. 2 185 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. 28 721 546 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. 2 530 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. 14 836 185 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. 1 544 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. 4 049 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. 7 377 120 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. 5 733 102 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." 15 985 315 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. 5 774 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. 6 120 116 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. 4 748 176 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. 6 213 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. 4 229 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. 4 402 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. 8 705 153 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. 7 361 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. 5 060 76 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

Dnipropetrovsk deputy served fictitiously in the Armed Forces Deputy of Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council fictitiously served in Armed Forces of Ukraine for sake of her image and received over 200,000 hryvnias, - SBI. VIDEO+PHOTOS SBI officers exposed a scheme of fictitious military service by a deputy of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council. All actions were aimed at creating a positive image and obtaining illegal payments from the state budget. 7 327 36 Previously in trend: Corruption and mobilisation

How many people can Ukraine mobilise? Zelenskyy responds Ukraine does not mobilise 18-year-olds, so partners do not decide on sanctions, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called mobilisation a problem in any war. 18 906 283 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation Mobilisation in Ukraine

Vitalii Shabunin Today Zelenskyy’s "servants" will support bills that will allow corrupt officials to hide from court in rear and protect most corrupt judges from dismissal - Shabunin Today, June 3, 2025, a regular meeting of the Verkhovna Rada will be held, during which the "Servants of the People" faction intends to support a number of scandalous bills. 4 968 68

Repeated medical examination. 99% are recognised as fit 99% of those previously deemed "limited fit" are now found fit for service after repeated MMC – "Servant of People" Venislavskyi As of today, more than half of those previously classified as "limited fit" have undergone a repeat military medical commission (MMC). 15 386 142 Previously in trend: Applying for MMC partially fit individuals

mobilisation In Ukraine, mobilisation has slowed down after law was updated, - "servant of people" Venislavskyi After the entry into force of the updated law on mobilisation in Ukraine, there was a surge in the number of mobilised people, but now the pace of mobilisation has decreased. 9 634 40 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

It is proposed to allow men under 23 to leave Rada considers possibility to allow men under 23-24 to go abroad - "servant of people" Venislavskyi The Verkhovna Rada is considering allowing men under the age of 23-24 to go abroad. 6 494 82 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25

New services for veterans will be available in Diia Control over appointments to rear positions has been strengthened, - Land Forces The Command of the Land Forces of the AFU has strengthened control over the process of recruitment and appointment to rear positions. 6 894 15 Previously in trend: transferring military personnel to rear

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Zelenskyy: Pace of mobilisation in Ukraine has not changed. It is important to find funding for weapons The pace of mobilisation in Ukraine has remained stable over the past six months. 2 673 21 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

Deputy Prosecutor of Zaporizhzhia region Maksymenko Deputy Prosecutor Maksymenko, suspected of bribery, joins AFU – ACAC Nataliia Maksymenko, Deputy Prosecutor of Zaporizhzhia Region, who is under investigation by NABU and SAPO for soliciting and accepting a $40,000 bribe, has joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 6 051 62 Previously in trend: Corruption in the Prosecutor’s Office

Palisa about the 18-24 program We’re considering expanding "18–24 Contract" program to include UAV-related specializations – Palisa The "18–24 Contract" military service program may be extended to include specializations related to unmanned systems. 1 080 4 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

Fire at Vinnytsia TCR and SS TCR building caught fire in Vinnytsia. VIDEO The building of a local TCR and SS caught fire in Vinnytsia. 12 837 128 Previously in trend: Chornobyl fire

Butusov, Yurii Yurii Butusov enlisted in Ukraine’s National Guard. VIDEO Censor.NET Editor-in-Сhief Yurii Butusov has joined the ranks of Ukraine’s National Guard. 34 396 162 Previously in trend: Butusov enlisted in Ukraine’s National Guard

The case of former heads of the TCK in Rivne region for evading mobilisation has been referred to court Case of former heads of Rivne Regional and District TCR and SS who helped men evade mobilisation referred to court – SBI. PHOTOS The SBI completed an investigation into the former heads of the Rivne regional and district Territorial Centers of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS). 1 101 1 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

updates in Reserve+ Users must update Reserv+ to latest version – Ministry of Defense Version 1.6.1 of the Reserv+ application includes an updated security certificate, making the app even more secure and reliable. 25 273 7 Previously in trend: New options in Reserve+

Man in Lviv forcibly detained by enlistment officers "Busification" violates human rights and harms state’s image – Zavitnevych The primary goal of the newly adopted Mobilization Law was to address the shortage of military personnel. Its implementation has improved mobilization indicators, updated military records, and introduced digital services such as "Reserv+". 6 270 151 Previously in trend: violations during mobilisation Forced mobilisation

"Rezerv+" mobile app Deferments automatically extended in "Rezerv+" app for users who received them online – Ministry of Defense Mobilization deferments have been automatically extended in the "Rezerv+" mobile app for users who received them online. 2 701 2 Previously in trend: Deferments in Reserve+

Conscription for women: Hryhorieva supports reinstatement Ukraine should reinstate conscription for women – AFU gender advisor Hryhorieva Oksana Hryhoriieva, Gender Advisor to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has expressed support for reinstating conscription in Ukraine that would include women. 7 628 84 Previously in trend: Mobilization of women to AFU Conscription service in Ukraine

reserve, mobilization Cabinet of Ministers amends procedure for conscription during mobilization The Cabinet of Ministers has introduced amendments to the Procedure for Conscription of Citizens for Military Service during Mobilization in a Special Period. 10 519 13 Previously in trend: Mobilization deferral Procedure for conscription during mobilization

official meeting of Zhytomyr TCR was leaked online. What is known Hackers "leaked" video of meeting at Zhytomyr’s Territorial Center of Recruitment which center says was deliberate attempt to discredit it. VIDEO A video of a staff meeting at the Zhytomyr TCR and SS was posted online. They reported a hacker attack. 28 277 138 Previously in trend: mobilization Failure to fulfil mobilisation plan

TRC military servicemember and police officers involved in fatal car accident TCR military servicemember and police officers killed in road accident in Poltava region. Detainee in intensive care. VIDEO A military servicemember of the Territorial Recruitment Center (TRC) and police officers were killed in a road accident in the Poltava region. 34 546 211 Previously in trend: mobilization

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