Who Is Eligible for A Deferment from Mobilization in Ukraine: A Comprehensive Overview of Legal Updates and Guidance
In the context of modern Ukraine, where the country is in a state of war, one of the most pressing issues concerns the possibility of obtaining a deferment from military conscription for various categories of citizens.
The announced general mobilization and the introduction of military emergency conditions have created special circumstances for liable men who are issued summons and hold specific statuses.
According to legal expert Marina Bekalo, certain groups are entitled to deferment, including individuals with disabilities, those unfit for service due to health reasons, multi- and single-parent families, guardians and caregivers, as well as relatives who lost their lives defending the homeland.
Equally important is the information about exemption from conscription for students enrolled in full-time or dual-forms of education, scientists, and educators working in educational institutions.
The lawyer also clarified that conscription does not apply to employees of critical enterprises, doctoral students, scientific and pedagogical staff with academic degrees, and teachers working at least 0.75 of their full-time positions.
Notably, during mobilization, exemptions also extend to those studying in vocational, higher, and secondary specialized institutions.
Detailed legal nuances regarding the issuance of summons and related procedures have been previously explained by the legal firm ‘Bakinsky & Partners’.
Overall, this information helps Ukrainian citizens understand their rights and obligations during the military enclave, how to respond properly in case of receiving a summon, and when to seek legal assistance.