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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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Дія Cabinet of Ministers has adopted Resolution on digitalization of reservations: Ministry of Digital Transformation explained how it will work. INFOGRAPHICS The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted a resolution on the digitalization of reservations. 3 139 7

military ID card There are no bills to reduce mobilization age either in Rada or in relevant committee - Zavitnevych There have been no bills to reduce the mobilization age from 25 to 18 years in the Verkhovna Rada or in our specialized Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence, in particular. 1 100 7

ВЛК не потрібно проходити для осіб до 25 років Persons under 25 years of age are not sent to MMC for medical examination, - Cabinet of Ministers’ resolution The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the Procedure for Organising and Maintaining Military Records (Resolution No. 1487) and the Procedure for Conscription of Citizens for Military Service (No. 560). According to these amendments, persons under the age of 25 are not sent to a military medical commission for a medical examination. 5 817 6

ДПСУ перевірятимуть військово-облікові документи Starting from May 18, military registration documents will be checked at checkpoints, but changes will not apply to all - State Border Guard Service (LIST) After the law on improving mobilization came into force on May 18, certain categories of citizens of military age must have their military registration documents with them when crossing the border. 8 209 6 Society

рекрутинг Ukraine’s second recruitment center of AFU opened in Zaporizhzhia The second recruiting center of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has opened in Zaporizhzhia. It will operate on the basis of one of the Administration Service Centres. 3 000 6 War in Ukraine

Наразі ініціатив щодо запровадження електронних повісток немає There are no legislative initiatives on electronic draft notices yet - "Servant of People" Venislavskyi Currently, there are no initiatives to introduce electronic draft notices. 973 6

429th separate regiment of unmanned aerial systems "HILLS" AHILLES Regiment of Unmanned Systems has announced recruitment drive. VIDEO The 429th Separate Regiment of Unmanned Aerial Systems 'ACHILLES' is recruiting. There are vacancies for both combat and support roles. They are particularly looking for pilots, navigators, engineers, technicians, sappers, communications specialists, electricians, system administrators, medics, drivers, clerks, construction specialists, and more." 6 843 7

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

AFU, youth Zelenskyy on recruiting people aged 18–24: this is not mobilization; it will be one-year contract for those willing to join Ukraine is preparing an initiative to attract young people aged 18 to 24 to the army. It is a special one-year contract for those who want to join. 5 039 37 Previously in trend: mobilization

рекрутинг Two Defence Forces recruitment centres opened in Kharkiv On 2 April, two recruitment centres for the Armed Forces of Ukraine were opened in Kharkiv. They will be open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays. 1 943 6 War in Ukraine

Part of the payments to those mobilized in the TOT are being demanded Russian commanders demand part of payments from those "mobilized" in TOT – RMA Russian commanders in the temporarily occupied territories are demanding payments from those forcibly mobilized. 4 985 6 Previously in trend: War

recruitment center of the Armed Forces of Ukraine More than 8,000 citizens have applied to join the Armed Forces through recruitment centers - Ministry of Defense Since the start of the Ukrainian army recruitment centers in February 2024, 39,488 citizens have received consultations. 8 ,300 people have started the process of registration for military service. 1 303 5

мобілізація,примусова Occupiers failed to mobilize in captured Izium, - head of RMA Synehubiv In occupied Izium, the invaders were unable to send men to fight against Ukraine. 10 047 5 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas War

Deferrals for people with disabilities are now available in Reserve+ Deferments for people with disabilities are now available in "Reserve+", - Ministry of Defence In the Reserve+ application, deferrals can be applied for by people with disabilities whose data is available in the Unified State Register of Social Security. 2 749 10 Previously in trend: Mobilization deferral

More than 2000 volunteer fighters have already joined selected military units without the involvement of the TCR Since October 1, more than 2000 volunteer fighters have joined selected military units without participation of TCR – General Staff Starting from October 1, 2024, military unit commanders were authorized to carry out conscription without the participation of territorial recruitment centers. More than two thousand people are liable for military service and reservists have already used this procedure. 1 615 5

цнс Ruscists carry out covert mobilization in TOT, men are pressured and forced to sign contract with Russian army - Center of National Resistance The Russian invaders are carrying out a covert mobilization of Ukrainians in the temporarily occupied territories in preparation for large-scale conscription into their army. 1 523 5 Previously in trend: War

Відстрочка від мобілізації, у яких на війні загинули неповнорідні близькі родичі Men whose half-blood close relatives died in war will be deferred from mobilisation - media The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has supported draft law No. 11391, which provides for the return of the deferment for those liable for military service whose half-brother or sister was killed or went missing in the war. 4 575 5 Previously in trend: War

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

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. 115 480 26 Previously in trend: Mobilization of convicts

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

More than 1 million people have logged in to Reserve+ New types of deferments will be added to "Reserve+" programme, - Chernohorenko On 26 March, new types of deferments from mobilisation will be available in the "Reserve+" app. 10 462 13 Previously in trend: Mobilization deferral

Статус бронювання від мобілізації тепер можна побачити у Резерв+ Reserve+ application will display status of reservation from mobilization To update a document in the app and see your new status, click the three dots to the right of the document and select Update Document. After that, you will see your current status. 2 796 4

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

війна,зсу There is no probationary period in army - Ministry of Defense on recruiting to Armed Forces When recruiting to the Armed Forces, resumes for a particular vacancy from candidates are accepted. At the interview, it is decided whether the person is really suitable. If so, then the citizen is sent to the unit immediately for military service, there is no time for a "probationary period." 4 618 4 War in Ukraine

У Резерв+ вже доступний сервіс повторного уточнення даних Service for re-refinement of data of persons liable for military service has been launched in "Reserve+" - MoD A new service has been launched in the application for persons liable for military service "Reserve+" - re-refinement of data. 11 384 4

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. 1 046 4 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

postponement of mobilisation We plan to extend deadline for determining criticality and re-booking of employees until 31 March, - Shmyhal The government plans to extend the deadline for confirming the criticality of enterprises, as well as the deadline for rebooking employees, until 31 March 2025. 4 814 12

У Резерв+ стане доступний сервіс рекрутингу  Recruitment service in "Reserve+" will be launched in October this year - Ministry of Defense The recruitment service in the Reserve+ app will be available to Ukrainians in October 2024. The update will contain current vacancies in military units for combat and non-combat positions. 1 198 4

кордон,норвегія Norway is strengthening its border with Russia, - Minister Mel The 198-kilometer Norwegian-Russian border is patrolled and controlled by the defense garrison in Sr Varanger, and now the border guards will receive an additional control tool in the form of a police helicopter with sensors. 1 411 4 War in Ukraine

рекрутинг 10 thousand people have applied to recruitment centers, about thousand of them are already servicemen - MoD More than 10,000 people applied to the recruiting centers of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. About 1,000 of them are already military personnel. 2 582 4

Черногренко In November, three types of deferments will be launched in Reserve+, - Chernohorenko This month, the Reserve+ app will launch three types of deferments from mobilization. These are electronic deferments for people with disabilities, students, and parents of large families. 7 116 4

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. 4 597 9 Previously in trend: mobilization Mobilisation in Ukraine Employee mobilization exemption

оформлення відстрочки у Резерв+ 100 thousand online deferments issued in "Reserve+" application in three days, - Ministry of Defense 100 thousand online deferments were generated by users of the Reserve+ application in three days. 3 836 4

Мобілізація засуджених Already 775 convicts have joined ranks of AFU - Prosecutor General’s Office So far, 2,402 convicts have submitted petitions for parole for military service. 875 4 War in Ukraine

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). 1 150 3

шмигаль Mobilization in Russian Federation and pseudo-referendums do not change anything from point of view of Ukraine’s strategic goals, - Shmyhal International partners are ready to support Ukraine to liberate the occupied territories from the Russian invaders. 1 293 3 Previously in trend: War

rf,mobilization Men in TOT avoid employment due to threat of mobilization - NRC The Alchevsk Metallurgical Plant is in a deep crisis due to mobilization activities carried out by the occupation administration. 3 229 69

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

Військові можуть оновити свій статус у застосунку Армія+ Military can update their status of military service in "Army+" - Ministry of Defense The Army+ app has introduced a new feature to correct service data for military personnel. 1 232 3

former convicts in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Prisoners convicted of particularly serious crimes are not eligible to join Armed Forces – Penitentiary Service Not all inmates can be conditionally released to join the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to Ukrainian legislation. 1 418 4 Previously in trend: Mobilization of convicts

Відстрочка неповнорідним родичам: Зеленський підписав Закон Mobilization deferment for half-blood members: Zelenskyy signed law President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law on deferment for people whose half-blood immediate family members died in the war or went missing. 4 903 3

190 тисяч жінок оновили дані у Резерв+ 190 thousand women have updated their data in "Reserve+" - Ministry of Defense More than 1.3 million citizens, including 190,000 women, have updated their data in the Reserve+ application. 1 524 3 Society

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. 25 203 7 Previously in trend: New options in Reserve+

contract, armed forces Number of brigades under Contract 18-24 project has been increased to 24 - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The Contract 18-24 project has been expanded to include 24 brigades instead of 16. 4 254 10 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

ЦНАП More than 1.4 million Ukrainians have updated their personal data in ASCs Over 60 days, by July 16, more than 1.4 million Ukrainians used the service to clarify the data of persons liable for military service in the ASCs. 1 410 2

wall of drones Unmanned Systems Forces announce recruitment drive for women’s unit "Harpies". VIDEO The Unmanned Systems Forces announced a recruitment drive of servicewomen for the "Harpies" unit. 2 266 12 Previously in trend: Mobilization of women to AFU

суддя,білгород-дністровський HACC arrests judge of Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi City District Court suspected of taking bribe to facilitate mobilization evasion The High Anti-Corruption Court has arrested Oleksandr Boiarskyi, a judge of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi City District Court, with the possibility of bail of UAH 1 million 59 thousand. 1 373 2 Society

Deferment through Reserve+ Deferments for students and post-graduate students return to Reserve+ from January 22 - Ministry of Defense From January 22, 2025, deferments for students and post-graduate students will return to the Reserve+ application. 1 884 1