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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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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. 6 095 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. 1 205 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. 1 217 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. 4 149 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. 1 244 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. 3 245 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. 8 445 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. 2 500 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. 1 410 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. 4 849 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. 25 433 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,... 6 958 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. 3 005 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. 2 987 7

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. 5 045 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. 2 024 6

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... 5 968 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. 1 073 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. 8 382 6

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. 3 078 6

The Rada supported the extension of martial law and mobilisation Rada extended martial law and mobilisation until 4 May 2026 The Verkhovna Rada voted to extend martial law in Ukraine for 90 days. 1 941 6 Previously in trend: Extension of martial law and mobilization

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. 10 127 5 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas 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. 4 698 5 Previously in trend: War

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. 1 594 5 Previously in trend: War

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. 1 726 5

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. 1 419 5

Lukashenko Lukashenko has announced "selective" mobilisation of units in Belarus, - media Belarus's self-proclaimed president, Alexander Lukashenko, has announced his intention to carry out a "selective" mobilization of certain military units in the country. 3 190 21 Previously in trend: Belarusians fighting on Russia’s side against Ukraine

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. 1 459 4

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. 11 484 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. 965 4

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. 1 285 4

How Zelenskyy’s silence fuels tensions over mobilisation – Mobilisation for another 10 years? How Zelenskyy’s silence is becoming problem for AFU || Uncensored. VIDEO In this episode, journalist Maryna Danyliuk-Yarmolaieva talks about one of the most sensitive issues for Ukrainian society — mobilisation, the work of the TCR and SS, government communication, and political responsibility during wartime. 5 576 23 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

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. 1 161 4 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

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." 4 691 4

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. 1 525 4 Previously in trend: Mobilization of convicts

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. 2 975 4

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. 3 969 4

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. 2 690 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. 7 207 4

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. 4 993 3

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. 1 396 3

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). 1 261 3

Reserve+ Over 90% of deferrals are now extended automatically, - Ministry of Defence More than 90% of deferrals from mobilization are now automatically extended without the need for applications, certificates, or personal requests. The system automatically verifies the grounds through government registries, after which the updated record automatically appears in the user’s... 1 968 5 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

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. 1 329 3 Previously in trend: War

49 Ukrainian citizens are released from Russian captivity Civilians who have been held in captivity are entitled to mobilization deferral – Defense Ministry Civilians who were held in Russian captivity are eligible for a mobilization deferral. 1 337 3 Previously in trend: mobilization Mobilization deferral

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. 1 616 3

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. 1 898 3 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

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. 1 489 2