The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense announced the immediate need to replace 330 thousand soldiers who have been exhausted by the prolonged fighting on the front.
This measure is considered a priority in the context of a national mobilization campaign. In addition to replenishing the ranks of depleted forces, civilians are being recruited to meet other needs of the Ukrainian army.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, confirming the seriousness of the situation, extended martial law and revealed that since the start of Russia’s invasion in February 2022, law enforcement agencies have identified nearly 400 networks helping people avoid military service by helping them to escape abroad.
Criminal organizations that help those who want to avoid military service charge between $7,000 and $10,000 to provide fake certificates declaring people unfit for military service due to false health conditions.
According to Ukrinform, border guards arrested around 8,000 people in 2023 for trying to cross the border outside designated checkpoints, while an additional 3,000 people presented fake documents at crossing points.
The Ukrainian government aims to step up mobilization efforts through 2024 and has pledged to change its approach to recruiting men, giving potential conscripts more options.
Parliament is now considering a new Conscription plan after withdrawing its original, controversial version, under which Ukrainian men aged 18-60, with certain exceptions, are not allowed to leave the country because they could be called up for military service.
The Ukrainian government aims to step up mobilization efforts through 2024 and has pledged to change its approach to recruiting men, giving potential conscripts more options.
Parliament is now considering a new Conscription plan after withdrawing its original, controversial version, under which Ukrainian men aged 18-60, with certain exceptions, are not allowed to leave the country because they could be called up for military service.
