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TCR personnel entered private homes and forcibly took men away about 10 times – Lubinets In Ukraine, military personnel from Territorial Centres of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) have entered private homes and taken men away against their will on at least 10 occasions. One of these cases has already led to criminal proceedings. 2 256 48 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR 
Lubinets explained what TCR staff are and are not permitted to do Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada’s Human Rights Commissioner, has explained what staff at regional recruitment and social support centres are permitted to do during mobilisation, and what actions are prohibited for them. 8 653 61 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR 
Man spent more than seven days in TCR basement in Lviv region: Lubinets examines whether his stay there was lawful. PHOTO For more than a week, a man was at Department No. 1 of the Stryi District Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) in Zhydachiv, but was not allowed to tell his relatives or lawyer where he was. The TCR denied that he spent the entire time in the basement. 4 620 49 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR 
Car window smashed and man beaten: three TCR servicemen detained in Rivne. PHOTO A confrontation took place in Rivne on September 23 between servicemen of the Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS), a man who had violated military registration rules, and people in civilian clothing. Police detained three TCR and SS servicemen. 7 510 131 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR 
War veteran claimed that he was beaten by TCR military personnel in Volyn: terrirorial centre showed footage from body cameras and denied everything. VIDEO During a warning in the town of Ratne in Volyn, servicemen from the TCR and SS allegedly assaulted Dmytro Nakhod, a war veteran and volunteer with a disability. The Volyn Regional TCR denied this and released footage from the soldiers’ body cameras. 13 044 119 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR Beating of veteran 
In Odesa, TCR serviceman was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment for kidnapping and torture In Odesa, a member of the TCR and SS was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment for torturing and unlawfully abducting a man during mobilisation operations. 4 828 36 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR 
TCR military personnel spray gas on children during mobilization of man in Dnipro: recruitment centre blames "inadequate civilians". VIDEO On September 9 in Dnipro, during a physical education lesson on the territory of a gymnasium, TCR military personnel used pepper spray while pursuing a man. According to the school's principal, the substance affected approximately 60 students from three classes who were on the sports ground at... 8 999 129 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR 
"Blow, pack, and assemble": 10 TCR staff in Odesa region have been served with notices of suspicion for torturing and abusing civilians, – SBI. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) combats torture and unlawful violence by public officials. During Operation ‘Honest draft’, SBI officers, with the assistance of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, uncovered unlawful actions by two alert groups from one of the district TCR... 9 428 162 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR 
Head of Zakarpattia TCR suspended from post, large-scale inspection launched – Lubinets Following the Ombudsman’s first constructive meeting with the team of the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Mykhailo Drapatyi, an order was issued suspending the head of the Zakarpattia Regional TCR and SS from duty. The reason was widespread human rights violations and... 6 298 24 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR 
Violations uncovered at Berehove District TCR in Zakarpattia: men from across Ukraine were being denied their lawful deferrals, - Lubinets During a monitoring visit to the Berehove District Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support in Zakarpattia, a number of potential breaches concerning conscripts were identified. 8 623 60 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR 
90 per cent of mobilisation cases are accompanied by violations of citizens’ rights, and TCR premises have become places of detention, - Lubinets Up to 90 per cent of mobilisation cases are accompanied by violations of the rights of Ukrainian citizens. 17 194 345 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR 
Soldier from Lviv Regional TCR used force against woman: Lubinets has appealed to the SBI and is demanding thorough investigation. VIDEO Videos have circulated on social media and in the press in which a serviceman from the Lviv Regional TCR and SS is seen to have allegedly used physical force against a woman during public awareness events in the centre of Lviv. 11 717 226 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR 
Mobilization of people with visible health problems: Lubinets reports violations at Chernivtsi Regional TCR and demands explanations. VIDEO A video has been found online showing possible violations of people’s rights during mobilization measures at the Chernivtsi Regional Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS). The Ombudsman is demanding explanations. 5 666 106 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR 
Single father from Kryvyi Rih was released from TCR and is now at home. VIDEO A 34-year-old single father, who had been called up in Kryvyi Rih, has been allowed to return home. 12 278 137 Previously in trend: violations during mobilisation Violation of human rights by TCR 
Single father from Kryvyi Rih sent to military unit, he had no deferment – Dnipropetrovsk Regional TCR The Dnipropetrovsk Regional TCR and SS has responded to the scandal involving the forced mobilization of a 34-year-old single father of a 5-year-old daughter. According to the military, the citizen submitted documents for a deferment that contained discrepancies, while the dissolution of a... 13 427 165 Previously in trend: violations during mobilisation Violation of human rights by TCR 
SBI investigates possible violations of citizens’ rights at Mykolaiv Regional TCR and SS Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation have launched a pre-trial investigation into possible violations of citizens' rights at the Mykolaiv Regional Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS). During the inspection, it was confirmed that one of the mobilized men... 1 135 36 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR Investigation into Mykolaiv Regional TCR 
Six men released from Mykolaiv regional TCR after inspection, Lubinets says Representatives of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights conducted an inspection at the Mykolaiv Regional Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) after an appeal from relatives of a mobilized man who had not been in contact for almost three weeks. 5 980 55 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR 
SBI has uncovered scheme of illegal conscription and beatings at RTCR in Odesa region: 9 people have been detained. PHOTOS Staff from the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) have uncovered a large-scale scheme involving the unlawful coercion of citizens into mobilisation at one of the district TCR and SS in the Odesa region. According to the investigation, men were forcibly detained, beaten, intimidated and... 6 545 46 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR Ministry of Defence announces reform of Territorial Recruitment Centres: Current format of compulsory mobilisation is having negative impact on us The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence is set to unveil the next phase of defence reforms shortly. Specifically, this involves overhauling the mobilisation system and the operations of the Territorial Recruitment Centres. 11 390 97 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR Mobilisation in Ukraine 
People with mental disorders and disabilities were held at Ternopil TCR, – Lubinets. VIDEO An inspection by the Verkhovna Rada’s Human Rights Commissioner has revealed that people with mental disorders and disabilities were being held at the Ternopil TCR. 7 394 106 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR 
Mobilized man dies under unclear circumstances in Kyiv: actions of TCR, police, and doctors under investigation In Kyiv, a man died in hospital from severe injuries which, according to his lifetime statement, were inflicted on him by police officers and servicemen of the TCR and SS (Territorial Centres of Recruitment and Social Support). Medical staff released the body to his relatives without the... 7 156 112 Previously in trend: death in the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR 
TCRs increasingly turning into places where citizens are deprived of liberty, Lubinets says Territorial Centers of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) are increasingly turning into places where citizens are deprived of liberty, while the authorities respond to violations only after public outcry. 3 467 79 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR 
Head of district TCR and three subordinates tortured men liable for military service in Ivano-Frankivsk region, SBI says. PHOTOS An investigation has been completed in the Ivano-Frankivsk region into the head of a district Territorial Centre of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) and three of his subordinates, who are suspected of torturing men liable for military service. The indictment has already been sent to... 11 671 169 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR 
Man fled from TCR and fought with serviceman on roof of private house in Volyn region: both fell. VIDEO A video has been circulated on social media showing a serviceman from a Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) scuffling with a man on the roof of a private house and falling off it together with him. The local TCR and SS said the man had climbed onto the roof himself... 13 191 255 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR 
Torture and shooting in Kharkiv: TCR servicemen notified of suspicion - SBI. VIDEO+PHOTOS A group of servicemen from one of the district Territorial Centers of Recruitment and Social Support (TRC and SS) in Kharkiv, as well as servicemen from other units who acted jointly, have been served with suspicion notices. 7 220 43 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR 
Defense Ministry considers idea of redistributing functions between TCR and National Police – media The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is considering the idea of redistributing the functions of searching for and delivering violators to the Territorial Centres of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR & SS) between the TCR & SS and the National Police. 6 882 67 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR Mobilisation in Ukraine 
Violations in Uzhhorod TCR: work of special commission has been initiated, - Operational Command "West". VIDEO+PHOTOS A monitoring visit to the Uzhhorod TCR, carried out by Andrii Kryuchkov, the Ombudsman’s representative in the Zakarpattia region, revealed flagrant violations despite obstruction from officials. 26 949 213 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR 
TCR employee in Volyn beat fisherman and used a stun gun, - SBI. PHOTO The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has detained the head of a unit within one of the departments of the Kovel Regional Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support, who, according to the investigation, together with other military personnel, used excessive force against a... 9 169 137 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR 
There are many challenges with TCR. I have instructed Fedorov to find more technological approach, - Zelenskyy Russia is exploiting mobilisation problems in Ukraine to sow panic within the state, even resorting to artificial intelligence. 5 466 56 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR 
TCR in Odesa launched investigation after photos of a bloodied man appeared. They say he inflicted the head injuries on himself The Odesa Regional TCR commented on photos circulating on social media of a bloodied man who was taken to the territorial centre for verification. They say that the man was acting aggressively and "inflicted bodily harm on himself." 6 648 51 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR Number of complaints about violations by TCR is growing: since beginning of year, Lubinets has received 5,000 appeals Between January and October 2025, Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets received nearly 5,000 complaints from Ukrainian citizens reporting violations of their rights by employees of the TCR and SS during the mobilisation process. 3 952 75 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR 
Assembly point at DVRZ suspended operations after publication of scandalous photos showing unsanitary conditions, - MP Fediienko. DOCUMENT Recently, photos were published on social media allegedly showing the distribution centre at the DVRZ in Kyiv, depicting inappropriate and unsanitary conditions. Oleksandr Fediienko, a member of the Verkhovna Rada's Defence Committee, appealed to the Ministry of Defence for clarification of the... 5 360 16 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR Disabled war veteran allegedly beaten by TCR military personnel in Cherkasy region: police launch investigation In the village of Stebliv, Cherkasy region, servicemen of a Territorial Center of Recruitment (TCR) allegedly beat a soldier with third-degree disability status during a notification campaign. Police have launched a pre-trial investigation. 5 513 59 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR Beating of servicemen 
Reservist dies at assembly point in Rivne region: TRC rules out foul play In the Rivne region, a 34-year-old reservist, Vitalii Sakharuk, died while at an assembly point awaiting transfer to a military training center. The Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) reported that the man suddenly felt unwell and showed no signs of violent death. 6 104 73 Previously in trend: death in the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR 
In July, 86% of incidents related to TCR were manipulations and PSYOPS – Ground Forces. INFOGRAPHICS In July, 86% of all incidents related to Territorial Recruitment Centers (TRC and SS) were found to be manipulations and fakes. Only 14% were confirmed and had real grounds. 3 420 51 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR 
Chernihiv TCR on forceful detention of two men: intoxicated individuals resisted and were wanted as draft evaders The Chernihiv TCR reported that two military reservists were intoxicated, wanted for evading mobilization, and attempted to start a fight. 10 748 201 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Violation of human rights by TCR 
More than 50 TCR servicemen held accountable for violations – Lubinets More than 50 servicemen from TCR and SS (Territorial Centre of Recruitment and Social Support) were held disciplinarily accountable last year for violations of the rights of conscripts and breaches of mobilization procedures. 1 395 34 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR 
TCR and SS servicemen beat man on head and forcibly shove him into car in Chernihiv region. VIDEO Servicemen of a Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) used physical force on a man during notification procedures in the settlement of Sosnytsia, Chernihiv region. The center has launched an internal investigation into possible abuse of authority. 18 190 286 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR 
Conflict with beating involving TCR in Lviv: military enlistment office says man escaped, taking advantage of scuffle. VIDEO On 1 April 2025, a police unit brought a violator of military registration to one of the RTCRs and SSs in Lviv. The citizen was sent to undergo a military medical commission and, according to its conclusion, was found fit for military service. 16 889 243 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Violation of human rights by TCR 
Human rights violations by TCR have become systemic and widespread – Lubinets says he is ready to propose solutions to problem to VR The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, said that human rights violations by employees of territorial centers for recruitment and social support have become widespread. 10 305 93 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR 
