Updated List of Conscription Deferrals
On April 29, 2026, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense revised the categories of individuals eligible for automatic draft deferrals through the Reserve+ mobile application. The updated roster now includes 22 distinct categories, covering a wide range of social groups and those facing exceptional personal circumstances.
Categories Granted Automatic Deferral Renewal
- People with disabilities and those temporarily unfit for military service.
- Parents of children with disabilities under 18 years old.
- Parents of adult children with Group I or II disabilities.
- Men and women whose spouses have a Group I, II, or III disability.
- Individuals whose parents or parents-in-law have a Group I or II disability.
- Legal guardians of persons declared legally incapacitated.
- Those caring for relatives of the second or third degree of kinship with a disability.
- Those caring for a seriously ill family member or raising a seriously ill child without a disability status.
- Families of active-duty military personnel.
- Large families (with multiple children).
- Educators, including students, postgraduate students, higher and vocational education staff, and school teachers.
- Relatives of those killed or missing in action during combat or under martial law.
- Relatives of Heroes of Ukraine.
- Individuals deprived of liberty as a result of armed aggression.
- Military personnel released from captivity.
- Those who completed a one-year contract between the ages of 18 and 25.
This update to the list of conscription deferral categories reflects the Ukrainian Defense Ministry’s effort to address the social needs of various population segments. The changes aim to ease the burden on families facing difficult circumstances while maintaining a balance between the country’s mobilization requirements and citizens’ rights. Such measures could help sustain public support for military initiatives amid ongoing regional tensions.
As the Defense Ministry implements these significant changes, it is essential to understand how the new digital deferral system may affect the renewal of exemptions. For instance, in 2025, certain individuals might find their status does not automatically extend, leading to potential complications. To learn more about the implications of this evolving system, check out our detailed analysis on the new digital exemption procedures.