Vygivsky: The National Police will not be able to carry out mobilisation duties on its own
Ivan Vyhovskyi made this statement in an interview.
The Head of the National Police of Ukraine, Ivan Vyhovsky, stated that the police would not be able to carry out mobilisation functions independently, even if their role were to be strengthened as part of the mobilisation reform.
According to him, the current discussion centres, in particular, on a possible expansion of powers regarding the search for conscripts. At the same time, as he emphasised, the police cannot take on such tasks entirely on their own.
Vyhovskyi cited two key reasons. The first is a significant shortage of personnel. The second is that, following the start of the full-scale invasion, the National Police has already been assigned many additional functions, which significantly limits its resources.
Separately, the head of the National Police commented on the issue of the agency’s reputation and its interaction with citizens, particularly in the context of possible involvement in mobilisation measures alongside the Territorial Defence Forces and the Special Forces.
According to Vyhivskyi, even during wartime, it is critically important for the police to maintain public trust. He emphasised that law enforcement officers are constantly in the public eye and have always strived to maintain a high reputation.
He also stressed that once the war is over, it is the police who will continue to work with the public. That is why, he said, maintaining public trust is a crucial factor both during the war and after it ends.
What is known about the new phase of mobilisation administration
The article also notes that a new phase of mobilisation administration began in Ukraine on 1 April 2026.
It involves the full digitisation of processes and tighter controls. At the same time, the mobilisation model itself, as noted, remains unchanged.
It is also mentioned that the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has integrated the option to book an appointment at territorial recruitment centres directly into the “Reserve+” app.
Conscripts can now plan their visit in advance by selecting a convenient date and time in just a few clicks.
Another related section concerns military registration documents. The article notes that the Kyiv Regional Territorial Recruitment Centre has clarified whether a paper military ID card is considered valid.
It is also noted that Resolution No. 559 of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated 16 May 2024 introduced an electronic military registration document within the “Reserve+” app.
Thus, against the backdrop of the digitalisation of mobilisation procedures, the authorities are simultaneously discussing the role of the National Police in these processes. At the same time, Ivan Vyhovskyi has already made it clear publicly that the police are not ready to take on mobilisation functions independently due to staff shortages and excessive workloads.
As reported by ThePublic, as of 1 April 2026, there were 812,000 officially registered owners of firearms and special equipment in Ukraine, possessing a total of 1,166,001 firearms. Against this backdrop, the public debate on gun rights has reignited following the shooting in Kyiv, and new data from the National Police has shown just how much the official picture has changed in recent years.
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