Martial law has been declared in Ukraine due to Russia's full-scale invasion. Also, mobilization has been underway since February 24, 2022.
At a meeting of the Verkhovna Rada on February 7, it was decided to extend martial law for another 90 days from February 19. Therefore, those liable for military service cannot travel abroad.Channel 24reminds about the age of men subject to conscription.
By law, men between the ages of 18 and 60 can be drafted into the army, as they are considered liable for military service. However, some categories of citizens are not subject to mobilization, but due to new large-scale threats from Russia, you need to be ready to join the army.
In which age exempt from military service
Men who have reached the age of 60 may not do military service. However, if we are talking about senior officers, then they are released from service after 64 years.
In addition, people under the age of 18 are not mobilized. According to the Law of Ukraine “On military duty and military service”, the maximum age for the stay of people mobilized in the Armed Forces of Ukraine until reaching the age limit for being in the reserve or reserve. However, professional fighters who have been recognized by the medical board as fit for service extension can be left at their request for no more than 5 years.
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- The law does not say where subpoenas can be given. Therefore, they can be filled out right before being handed over to a citizen, but only in the presence of the head of the territorial recruitment center.
- Member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence Fyodor Venislavsky said that the continuation of martial law will not bring significant changes to mobilization events.
- Russia is spreading a fake about the alleged delivery of subpoenas in Poland. However, Ukrainians cannot receive them abroad.
