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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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підготовка Duration of basic military training in training centers increased to 45 days, - Ground Forces In all 27 training centers of Ukraine, the duration of basic military training has been increased to 45 days. 3 142 32

олександр,фацевич 75 thousand men of mobilization age work in National Police, 15 thousand of them are already performing combat missions The National Police of Ukraine currently employs about 70-75 thousand male police officers of mobilization age (25-60 years old). 15 thousand of them are already performing combat missions. 7 728 80

Резерв+, відстрочка Reserve+ has started testing online deferments from mobilization. Students and graduate students can be first to participate, - Chernohorenko On Monday, November 4, beta testing of online deferrals from mobilization started in the Reserve+ application. 7 303 17

оформлення відстрочки у Резерв+ Technical failure has occurred in Reserve+ application A technical failure occurred in the Reserve+ application. 4 730 15

У Резерв+ з'являться електронні відстрочки у листопаді Electronic deferments will be available in Reserve+ program in November. People with disabilities will be first to receive them, - Ministry of Defense Next month, electronic deferments from mobilization will be available in the Reserve+ app. People with disabilities will receive them first. 9 337 22

війна Special battalion "Alcatraz" as part of 93rd Brigade: how convicts are fighting near Pokrovsk. VIDEO On 19 May 2024, Law No. 3687-IX on the mobilisation of convicts came into force. 9 634 9 Previously in trend: War

Зупинка бронювання є загрозою There is no logic in suspending military exemption of critical employees - expert Suspension of military exemption, which the government has implemented, poses a real threat to the operation of strategically important enterprises and could cause numerous disruptions in their work. Therefore, the mechanism for retaining important employees should be restored as soon as possible. 4 637 13

В Україні планують призвати ще 160 тисяч Ukraine wants to recruit 160,000 more people to AFU - NSDC Secretary Lytvynenko In order to man up the Armed Forces, it is planned to mobilise another 160,000 people. 24 011 142

Умєров TCR and law enforcement agencies will exchange data through electronic system, which will allow to quickly receive information about violators, - Umerov The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved important changes to strengthen military records and track violations of the law. 7 212 47

Бронювання від мобілізації: Через паузу підприємства можуть втратити працівників Pauses in exemption from military service threaten companies with loss of critical employees - NV It will be impossible to exempt an employee in the next three weeks as Ukraine continues to audit critical enterprises. But that's not all: after November 15, companies may lose the right to exempt employees, and the military exemption procedure may change. And while this pause lasts, companies risk facing production disruptions and the loss of critical employees. 2 789 21

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). DOCUMENT 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. 26 603 100

Уряд частково відновив бронювання Government partially restores reservations for persons liable for military service Employees who have received the status of booked before 31 May 2024 will be able to extend their booking for a similar period without any problems. 10 490 43

Суди Києва винесли 7 тюремних вироків за ухилення від мобілізації Since beginning of year, seven men have been convicted of mobilization evasion in Kyiv - police Kyiv courts handed down seven verdicts against men who evaded military service. In particular, two of them were sent to prison. 3 481 40

Стефанчук заперечив плани мобілізувати 18-річних At least 40 thousand people liable for military service exempted with violations, 20% of companies to lose critical status - media An audit of critical enterprises is underway in Ukraine, which has already identified at least 40,000 people liable for military service who have been exempted with violations. 14 630 80

СБУ викрила 19 осіб, які зривали мобілізацію в Україні They tried to disrupt mobilization: SSU exposes 19 people in Kyiv, Vinnytsia and Khmelnytskyi regions. PHOTOS 19 administrators and contributors of Telegram channels who tried to disrupt mobilisation and spread locations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were exposed. 5 975 47

Командувач Сухопутних військ Збройних Сил України Олександр Павлюк Pavliuk: High-profile arrests of bribe-takers from TCR carried out on direct initiative of Land Forces Command High-profile detentions of lawbreakers among the leaders and employees of the TCR take place on the direct initiative and full assistance of the Land Forces Command at all stages. 6 582 40

Умєров More than every tenth citizen joins army voluntarily - Umerov Thanks to the new recruitment system of the Armed Forces, more than one in ten (12%) join the army voluntarily. 3 635 42

зеленський Mobilization from age of 18 is not foreseen, although partners would like it, - Zelenskyy Currently, Ukraine does not plan to lower the age of mobilization to 18 years. 5 214 134 Previously in trend: War

Умєров прокоментував заяви про нібито тиск США щодо мобілізації з 18 років Ukraine’s partners sometimes have questions about mobilization of men from age of 18 - Umerov Defense Minister Rustem Umerov confirmed that Western partners sometimes discuss the question of why Ukraine does not mobilize citizens aged 18 to 25. However, there was no pressure to lower the mobilization age. 5 773 108

рекрутинг First recruitment center of Ukrainian army opened in Volyn A recruiting center for the Ukrainian army has opened in Lutsk. This is the first such center in the Volyn region and the 43rd in Ukraine. 1 068 10

Рейди ТЦК у публічних місцях After TCR raids in public places, attendance of citizens at military registration and enlistment offices has increased, - Kyiv TCR Raids of the military commissariats in public places have increased the number of cases of voluntary attendance of citizens at military commissariats. 7 074 29

мобілізація,тцк US politicians from both parties put pressure on Zelenskyy to reduce mobilization age - OP adviser Leshchenko US politicians from the Democratic and Republican parties are putting pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to lower the mobilization age. 12 768 205

Нацрада закликала ЗМІ коректно висвітлювати мобілізацію та ТЦ National Council called on media to correctly cover "sensitive" topics of mobilization and work of TCR The National Council on Television and Radio Broadcasting has called on the Ukrainian media to take a "correct and professional" approach to covering "sensitive" topics of the mobilization process and the activities of the TCR in Ukraine against the backdrop of hostile propaganda. 6 481 46

В Україні запустять проєкт з рекрутингу в ЗСУ через Дію "Diia" to launch pilot project on recruitment to Armed Forces The Government of Ukraine has supported the proposal of the Ministry of Digital Transformation to implement a pilot project for recruiting Ukrainian citizens electronically, in particular through the "Diia" portal, within two years. 1 508 11

До центрів рекрутингу вже звернулися майже 21 тис. осіб More than 5,000 people who applied to recruitment centers have already become candidates in ranks of Defense Forces As of October 13, 20,954 people have applied to the recruitment centers of the Ukrainian army, 804 people applied last week (from October 7 to 13). 1 160 3

Міноборони розповіло про функції, які не працюють у Резерв+ Automatic prolongation of deferment for students and persons with disabilities in "Reserve+" does not work, - Ministry of Defense The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine cannot yet name the exact timeframe when the automatic extension of deferment for students, teachers, people with disabilities, parents with many children and other categories will be launched in the "Reserve+" app. 40 390 57

Федієнко прокоментував рейди ТЦК "Servant of People" Fedienko on TCR raids: Commanders are asking for replenishment The raids by the TCR employees are related to the fact that commanders are applying for replenishment of personnel. 17 132 54

Кабмін ухвалив постанову про реєстр Оберіг для чоловіків від 16 до 25 років Men aged 16-25 who will apply for passport will be automatically included in "Oberig" register - Donetsk TCR and SS The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted a resolution that allows for automatic verification and updating of data on conscripts, persons liable for military service and reservists. Boys between the ages of 17 and 25 will be able to register as conscripts without the need to undergo a medical examination. 11 132 39

повістка поштою Conscripts will have three days to pick up summons from TCRSS at post office. Otherwise, fine awaits - decision of Cabinet of Ministers The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the rules for the provision of postal services, equating the storage time for summonses from the TCC to court summonses. Now, men will have three days to pick up a registered letter sent by the TCRSS from the post office. Otherwise, they will face a fine of UAH 17,000 to UAH 25,500 imposed by the TCRSS. 25 554 173

Веніславський розповів про мобілізацію чоловіків 50-60 років It makes no sense to mobilize men over 50, because they are no longer able to perform combat missions, - "servant of people" Venislavskyi Combat units refuse to mobilise men aged 50-60, as they are no longer able to perform the necessary tasks. There are two cases when this category can still be called up. 117 527 130

Російські загарбники щодня скидають близько сотні КАБів на позиції українських військ, - Гаврилюк No reservations have been suspended, there will be audit of critical enterprise status, - Deputy Defense Minister Havryliuk By 15 November, Ukraine is to conduct an audit of "critical" enterprises that have received this status from local governments. The commission should include the military. If the company turns out to be "not critical to the state," the reservation will be reviewed. 9 431 31

Зеленський Zelenskyy was outraged by large number of people who were exempted from mobilization. Procedure has been temporarily suspended - media President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was outraged by the exemption of 1.5 million people from mobilization. The Cabinet of Ministers suspended some provisions on the definition of critical enterprises until 15 November. 35 043 153

Створять гарячу лінію для звернень щодо корупції в ТЦК Poroshenko: Defense Ministry to set up "hotline" for appeals on corruption in TCRs and violations of mobilization rules The leader of the "ES" and the fifth president Petro Poroshenko initiated a "hotline" in the Ministry of Defense to report corruption in the TCR and violations of the law during mobilization. 2 533 36

У Рівному СБУ викрила схему заробітку на ухилянтах SSU exposes large-scale scheme of mobilization evasion in Rivne: MSEC officials are among detainees. PHOTOS A group of people who organised a large-scale corruption scheme to evade mobilisation was exposed in Rivne. 16 274 51

Генерал Бундесверу Крістіан Фройдінг відзначив прогрес у наборі нових солдатів в Україні Number of conscripts in Ukraine has increased fivefold since spring - Bundeswehr General Freuding The German Bundeswehr notes progress in the recruitment of new soldiers in Ukraine. 3 667 44

Рада заборонила мобілізацію українців до 25 років Rada banned mobilization of 18-25-year-olds The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 11379-d, which provides for the exemption from mobilisation of Ukrainians under the age of 25. 14 857 102

Чоловіки залучені до Українського легіону зможуть без проблем перетинати кордон Men who join Ukrainian Legion in Poland will be able to cross border without any problems - Consul General Kuts Men who join the Ukrainian Legion in Poland will be able to easily cross the border to go on vacation or for rotation. 4 277 49

мобілізація Tomorrow, Rada should resolve issue of mobilization of limitedly fit 18-25 year olds Tomorrow, the Verkhovna Rada is to finally resolve the conflict in the law that results in the mobilization of those aged 18-25 years old. At the initiative of the European Solidarity faction, a conciliation council was held with the participation of the leadership of the Verkhovna Rada, faction leaders, Defense Minister Umierov and representatives of the General Staff. 5 664 23

Мобілізація військовозобов'язаних віком від 50 до 60 років There is no direct ban on mobilization of persons liable for military service aged 50 to 60 - Sumy TCR Ukraine has changed the rules of mobilization of persons liable for military service aged 50 to 60. Such citizens can be called up only under a special mobilization order. 16 695 74

начальник Головного управління персоналу Генерального штабу ЗС України полковник Роман Горбач General Staff on innovations in mobilization mechanism: "Volunteer will not enter TCR at all" The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine spoke about innovations in the mobilisation mechanism that allow military unit commanders to call up persons liable for military service and reservists for military service during mobilisation without the participation of the TCR and SS. 16 334 24

Центр рекрутингу 20 thousand people applied to recruitment centers, of whom 1.7 thousand have already started service in AFU As of October 6, 20,150 people have applied to the recruitment centers of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. 1 618 13

зсу 130 units are prioritized for manning and can attract volunteer fighters without involvement of TCR, - General Staff of AFU More than 130 military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been prioritized for manning with volunteer fighters without the participation of the TCR during mobilization. 21 041 28

"Слуга народу" Ігор Кривошеєв "Servant of the People" Kryvosheev: Increasing payments to stimulate entry into AFU are not our methods, wrong motivation MP from the Servant of the People party, Ihor Kryvosheiev, believes that it is wrong to lure volunteers to the Ukrainian army with big money. He says that such methods are inherent in the aggressor state and are not suitable for Ukraine. 26 235 193

військовий,квиток Men who have not updated their data in TCRSS will not be able to get reservation The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the procedure for reservations for persons liable for military service: now they can be obtained if citizens have updated their military registration data. 80 795 103

Російські окупанти Men in occupied territory of Kherson region have started receiving draft notices to RF army - Prokudin In the occupied territory of the Kherson region, Russians have started the autumn conscription and are mobilizing men into the occupation army, and men have begun receiving draft notices. 5 678 50

Прямий призов у військову частину Direct recruitment to military unit: new rules for recruitment without visit to TCR Starting October 5, new rules for conscription initiated by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and supported by the government will come into effect. These changes radically simplify the conscription procedure and make it as easy as possible to avoid problems in this process. 14 642 95

Кабмін скоротив термін явки до ТЦК за повісткою Deadline for appearing at TCRSS on summons has been reduced from 14 to 7-10 days - Cabinet resolution The Cabinet of Ministers has shortened the time limit for a person liable for military service to appear at a military enlistment office under a postal summons. 9 033 80

костенко,роман Age of mobilization in Ukraine should start from 20 years old - MP from "Voice", warrior Kostenko. VIDEO The mobilisation age in Ukraine should be lowered to 20 years. 21 119 380