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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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застосунок резерв+ Data on reservations of persons liable for military service will be uploaded to "Reserve+" by end of week - Ministry of Defence The data on reservations for persons liable for military service will be uploaded to the Reserve+ application by the end of this week. 3 104 9

нацполіція Unfit for duty for $10 thousand: TCC employee and dentist exposed in corruption scheme in Khmelnytskyi region - National Police. PHOTO In Khmelnytskyi region, law enforcement officers neutralised a corruption scheme involving an official of the territorial centre for recruitment and social support and a dentist of a private clinic. Both suspects were served a notice of suspicion. 4 830 9 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

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. 9 713 9 Previously in trend: War

Уряд спростив порядок надання відстрочки від мобілізації при догляді за хворими Government has simplified provision of deferral from mobilisation in case of caring for sick relatives The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the Procedure for the mobilisation of citizens liable for military service who care for or support sick or disabled persons. 9 164 9

Volunteer fighters 18-24 took the oath Hundreds of contracts signed under "18–24" program – Ministry of Defense Hundreds of contracts have already been signed under the "Contract 18–24" volunteer program. 1 862 9 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

A man who helped avoid mobilisation for $11,000 is detained in Zaporizhzhia For $11,000, he promised to evade mobilization: man who conspired with MMC to forge documents was detained in Zaporizhzhia – National Police. PHOTOS In Zaporizhzhia, law enforcement officers detained a 74-year-old man who promised conscripts to avoid mobilization for $11,000 by helping them obtain fake medical documents. 1 192 9 Previously in trend: mobilization

Дія Critical enterprises have exempted more than 160 thousand employees through Diia - Fedorov Critical enterprises have already exempted 160+ thousand employees through Diia 1 370 9

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. 3 348 9 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

TCR and SS Kyiv TCR denies reports of increased mobilisation measures in the capital Reports circulated on social media alleging an increase in mobilisation measures in Kyiv, including the blocking of major roads. The Territorial Centre of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) has denied the claims. 5 228 28 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

Armed Forces of Ukraine Defense Ministry prepares series of decisions for military: changes to mobilization and AWOL, terms of service, payments The Defense Ministry is preparing a number of decisions following a meeting between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. 7 697 21 Previously in trend: AWOL in AFU Mobilisation in Ukraine

зсу Zelenskyy signed laws on extension of martial law and general mobilization until February 14, 2024 The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has signed draft laws on the extension of martial law and general mobilization until February 14, 2024. 1 886 9 Previously in trend: War

New mobilisation exemption rules 45-day mechanism for defence industry and abolition of 72-hour checks: Cabinet of Ministers amends mobilisation exemption rules Today, 8 December, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved changes to the procedure for granting mobilisation exemption to those liable for military service. They are intended to protect the staffing potential of enterprises that operate in the defence-industrial complex and ensure the country's economic resilience. 5 432 9

мобілізація Today committee of Verkhovna Rada begins to consider amendments to draft law on mobilization - Friz The Parliamentary Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence on Wednesday begins considering amendments to the second reading of the government’s mobilization bill. 3 657 9 War in Ukraine

Через Резерв+ за кордоном оновили свої дані 88 тисяч громадян 88 thousand citizens have updated their data via Reserve+ abroad - Ministry of Defense Approximately 88 thousand persons liable for military service updated their military registration data abroad. In total, about 3.3 million Ukrainians have updated their data through the Reserve+ app. 1 815 8

In Chernihiv, a "training" scheme for evaders at a local university was exposed Bribes for positive grades: Chernihiv university ran fictitious studies for men liable for military service. PHOTOS Police have exposed a criminal group comprising heads of academic departments and a lecturer at one of the universities in Chernihiv, who organized a corruption scheme to obtain deferments from mobilization for men of conscription age. 1 802 8 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

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. 6 311 8 Previously in trend: Mobilization deferral Mobilisation in Ukraine

Dnipropetrovsk region topped the ranking by the number of applications Dnipropetrovsk region leads in appeals to recruitment centers – Ministry of Defense. INFOGRAPHICS As of December 9, residents of the Dnipropetrovsk region demonstrated the highest activity in terms of the number of appeals to the recruitment centers of the Ukrainian army. 3 725 8

чубаров,рефат Chubarov: occupiers will not be able to mobilize enough people in Crimea In Crimea, the occupiers will not be able to mobilize the required number of people, Crimeans are not ready to fight against Ukraine. 2 593 8 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation

Законопроєкт про демобілізацію військових: Ministry of Defense should draft bill on demobilization of military by December 18, - People’s Deputy from "Voice", soldier Kostenko The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine promises to prepare a bill to define the procedure and conditions for the demobilization of military personnel during martial law by December 18, 2024. 4 278 8

мобілізація,тцк Verkhovna Rada committee to speed up process of consideration of amendments to draft law on mobilization - Zhelezniak The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence will speed up the consideration of amendments to the draft law on mobilization. 3 493 8 Ukrainian Politics

Тренування мобілізованих Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security and Defense supported granting of deferral to half-blood family members The Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence of the Verkhovna Rada supported the whole draft law on deferral for half-brothers. 4 336 8

рф,армія Russian army is actively working on signing contracts with conscripts - General Staff The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released information about the Russian authorities’ efforts to replenish the manpower of the Russian army. 2 187 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War Mobilization in Russian Federation

Mobilisation in Ukraine Media outlets cited 17th Brigade of National Guard of Ukraine as reporting on preparation of draft law to lower mobilisation age. Brigade says it is fake Information about the alleged lowering of the mobilisation age, which was reported by the media with reference to a representative of the 17th National Guard Brigade, is not true. 1 884 8

Deferments in the Reserve Plus: The Ministry of Defense announced an update Two new types of deferments to be introduced in "Reserv+" in May – Ministry of Defense This May, two new types of deferments will be available in the Reserve+ mobile application for people liable for military service 4 692 8 Previously in trend: Deferments in Reserve+

луганщина Russian troops attack Bakhmut from side of Popasna, another battle took place near Beilohorivka and Lysychansky Refinery, - Haidai. PHOTOS Russian troops attack Bakhmut from the side of Popasna, another battle took place near Bilohorivka and the Lysychansk Refinery. In captured cities, the enemy resorts to new methods of mobilization - in exchange for food, he collects information about men from elderly people. 5 186 8 Previously in trend: War

рф,армія Putin started covert mobilization back in May, - Defense Intelligence of Ministry of Defense The Russian authorities began to carry out covert mobilization after the first significant failures of their army. 3 262 8 Previously in trend: War Mobilization in Russian Federation

Chernohorenko Chernohorenko: "Reserve+" plans to add tracking function for draft notices The Reserve+ app is planning to introduce a tracking function for paper draft notices. This will allow tracking all stages of sending a paper draft notice. 2 646 8

путін Mobilization acts in Russian Federation as mechanism of destabilization, - Danilov Putin uses nuclear blackmail, annexation and coercion for peace. 3 427 8 Previously in trend: War Mobilization in Russian Federation

луганщина Those forcibly mobilized from Luhansk are sent without preparation to units that suffered greatest losses. Mobile connection has disappeared in Kreminna, - Haidai Forcedly mobilized men from Luhansk are sent without preparation to the units that suffered the greatest losses, communications were cut off in Kreminna and all civilian patients were discharged from the hospital. 3 050 7 Previously in trend: War

Центр рекрутингу в Броварах General Staff of AFU provided clarification on procedure for recruiting with written consent from commanders of military units The Main Personnel Department of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has clarified the procedure for recruiting citizens who voluntarily apply for mobilization with written consent from military unit commanders. 6 072 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. 1 167 7

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. 1 178 7 Previously in trend: mobilization in the temporarily occupied territories

17-year-old Ukrainians will be automatically registered for military service No queues and no TCR: Ukrainians will automatically be registered for military service upon reaching 17 years of age – Ministry of Defense Today, on December 3, the Verkhovna Rada supported in the first reading a bill that will automatically register Ukrainian citizens for military service upon reaching the age of 17. This will be done through the Reserve+ app. 4 108 7

Lowering mobilization age: what does NATO say? Mobilization is Ukraine’s issue, NATO only provides training, - Head of Alliance’s Representation Turner NATO believes that the issue of mobilization should be decided by Ukraine. 1 212 7

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. 3 216 7

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. 8 368 7 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation

Скільки людей оновили дані через Резерв+ Already 3.5 million citizens have updated their data through Reserve+ application In Ukraine, three and a half million citizens have already updated their data through the Reserve+ application. About 150,00 have applied for a deferral. 2 468 7

крим Over several days, occupiers distributed more than 1,500 summonses to Crimean Tatars, - Tasheva In a few days, 1,500 summonses for mobilization were distributed to Crimean Tatars in the occupied Crimea. 1 398 7 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War Mobilization in Russian Federation

ДБР викрило адвоката з Дніпра, який торгував білими військовими квитками "White" military tickets were sold for $25,000: Lawyer and his accomplice were detained in Dnipro. PHOTOS Law enforcers served a notice of suspicion to the serviceman, who is also a lawyer, and his civilian accomplice. They organised a business on the evaders. 4 834 7

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. 25 358 7 Previously in trend: New options in Reserve+

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." 6 930 7

Official sold mobilisation evasion in Khmelnytskyi region Head of Khmelnytskyi district administration detained for organizing scheme to evade mobilization – SBI. PHOTOS The SBI, in cooperation with the National Police and the SSU, detained the acting head of the Khmelnytskyi District Administration, who organised a scheme whereby persons liable for military service could obtain the status of limited fitness for money. 2 970 7

мобілізація "Servant of people" Cherniev: VR Committee on National Security has no final position on terms of demobilization of military personnel The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security and Defense does not yet have a final position on when Ukrainian defenders should be demobilized. 2 963 7 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. 5 019 6 Previously in trend: War

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. 1 999 6 War in Ukraine

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. 5 941 6

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. 1 046 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. 8 327 6 Society