Mobilization of Men Over 50: Will Military Obligors from Ukraine Be Drafted in June.


According to information from 'Khvili', in Ukraine, the mobilization of men aged 50+ is based on the active Law of Ukraine 'On Mobilization Preparation and Mobilization'. The government has extended martial law and general mobilization until August 2025, and men aged 25 to 60 are included in the draft.
There are no special exceptions for men over 50: they are mobilized in the same way as other military obligors. The same draft conditions apply to them. Draftees must be ready for service and have no legal grounds for deferment or exemption.
The conditions for men aged 50-59 are the same: registration for military accounting, passing a medical commission, and readiness for draft in the absence of legal grounds for deferment or exemption. No new benefits for this age group are planned until June 2025, which is confirmed by current legislation and official statements.
Legislative Basis
According to the legislation of April 2024, citizens aged 40-55 may be called to fulfill the duty of defending the country, that is, mobilized if necessary, under the general conditions.
This news discusses the conditions for the draft and mobilization of men over 50 in Ukraine according to current legislation. The draft for military service is mandatory for eligible men in the specified age range, without special exceptions or benefits.
After 50, Ukrainian men may be mobilized for military service according to current legislation. The law provides for the conditions of draft and mobilization for men aged 50 and over, including registration, medical examinations, and readiness for service. An official message states that there are no new benefits for this age category until June 2025.Read also
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