# Mobilization
A secondary school headteacher from the Kherson region was called up whilst on his way to the Ministry of Education and Science: the ombudsman has launched an investigation
Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada’s Human Rights Commissioner, has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the mobilisation of a 57-year-old lyceum headteacher from the Kherson region. The case concerns a headteacher who has led the school for 35 years and, according to staff, did not abandon his colleagues even during the temporary occupation of the region.
Budanov discussed whether Russia might carry out a new mobilisation this year
Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, believes that there are no technical reasons preventing Russia from carrying out a mobilisation similar to the one that took place in 2022. At that time, they carried out a partial mobilisation of the population.
Conscription after the age of 60 in Ukraine: can men be forcibly conscripted?
Reports of the alleged compulsory mobilisation of men over the age of 60 have recently been circulating widely on social media and messaging apps. However, current Ukrainian legislation does not provide for the compulsory conscription of citizens who have reached this age
Return of men from Germany: Ukraine discusses arrangements with Berlin
Ukraine and Germany are discussing mechanisms for the return of men of conscription age who have left the country illegally. The talks are taking place within the framework of a joint working group, but the details of any potential decisions have not yet been disclosed.
"The Rock" has stated that more than 500 military personnel have been identified as drug addicts and referred for treatment
The 425th Separate Assault Regiment ‘Skelya’ has stated that more than 500 service personnel with confirmed drug addiction have been removed from combat duties and referred for specialist treatment.
Sobolev presented new booking rules to Parliament: what will change for businesses
The Cabinet of Ministers has updated its approach to the exemption of conscripts from military service by revising the criteria for identifying critical enterprises and the procedure for confirming their status.
In Mykolaiv, a man was held at the TCC for 18 days so that his ribs, which had been broken during mobilisation, could heal — Ombudsman
The number of complaints to the Ombudsman regarding rights violations during mobilisation has increased 333-fold since 2022. Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament’s Commissioner for Human Rights, described the problem as systemic and cited examples of egregious incidents.
‘Reserve+’ has updated its military registration system: who can no longer be registered
Following an update to the ‘Reserve+’ app, the category of reservists has started to appear in military registration documents. Employers are therefore advised to double-check their employees’ details, as reservists are not subject to work restrictions.
TCK without balaclavas and under video surveillance: what the Parliamentary Commission is proposing
The Verkhovna Rada’s Temporary Investigative Commission has proposed new rules for mobilisation measures. The recommendations include a ban on alert teams operating without body cameras, continuous video recording, and restrictions on the use of balaclavas when interacting with members of the public.
New combat contract: who will be eligible for deferment and payments of up to 120 thousand
The Ministry of Defence has introduced a new combat contract as part of the transformation of the Defence Forces. It provides for 24 months’ service, a guaranteed deferral following the end of the contract, and differentiated payments depending on the level of risk and the location of the mission.
Mass round-ups of men have begun in the Russian Federation. ‘Atesh’ has revealed who is being targeted
A new wave of forced conscription of men into the army has begun in Russia. Those most easily intimidated and deprived of a choice have been targeted.
Fedorov explained how they plan to prevent military personnel from deserting
Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has stated that the government is preparing a mechanism for the phased discharge of military personnel who have been serving since 2022 or earlier. According to him, this should give people a clear prospect of completing their service and reduce the risks of desertion.
