New Regulations for Deferral of Military Mobilization in Ukraine: Digitization and Improved Convenience for Citizens
Starting from November 1, Ukraine implements significant changes in the procedure for applying for and extending deferments from military mobilization.
This process is now fully digital and can only be completed through the official «Reserv+» application or by visiting the Centers for Administrative Services (CAS).
This means that paper applications and handwritten requests are no longer accepted by the territorial recruitment centers.
During a press conference, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry spokesman Orest Drymalovskyi announced this initiative, emphasizing that this step is part of a broader digital transformation of the country’s mobilization system.According to Mystrislav Banik, head of digital products at the Ministry of Defense, the goal of this reform is to increase transparency in the deferment process, reduce queues, and minimize risks of corruption associated with paper documentation.
He noted that over 600,000 individuals eligible for deferments will automatically have their deferments extended, while those without internet access will be able to submit documents through CAS.Marina Bobranitska from the Digital Ministry explained that CAS offices will now operate as modern front offices, accepting documents and transmitting them digitally to the relevant territorial recruitment centers.
These centers will not make decisions themselves but will forward the data electronically, with decisions on deferments being made directly by TDC.Oleg Berestovyi, head of IT management at the Ministry of Defense, highlighted that a valid deferment extract can be generated via the «Diia» and «Reserv+» applications.
Additionally, QR codes will replace paper certificates, providing a quick confirmation of deferment status through digital or printed formats.
Nikolai Kachanenkо, personnel chief of the Ukrainian Ground Forces Command, stressed that digitalization will reduce workload at recruitment centers and prevent abuses or unjustified cancellations of deferments, also decreasing citizens’ direct appeals to military offices, thus fostering a more transparent and efficient mobilization system.