Until July 16, 2024, military obligated Ukrainians were required to update their data through the 'Reserve+' application or at the Territorial Recruitment Centers (TRC), otherwise a fine of 17,000 UAH was imposed. According to the legislation, in case of violation of this requirement, sanctions may be applied within three months to one year from the date of the violation.
A number of lawyers claimed that after July 17, 2025, the TRC would have no right to impose fines on violators who did not update their data by that date. However, the Armed Forces assured that these statements are incorrect and fines for military accounting violations remain valid.
What are the amounts of fines for military accounting violations
The Ministry of Defense announced the possibility of paying a fine for untimely data clarification through the 'Reserve+' application. The fine was 8,500 UAH, which is 50% of the full amount that should have been paid by July 16.
In the case of untimely payment of the fine, the amount increased to 17,000 UAH, and after 40 days to 34,000 UAH. However, initially, fines could only be paid for not updating data; other violations were introduced gradually.
Fines for Data Update Violations: Comments from the Ministry of Defense, Armed Forces, and TRC
A spokesperson for the Armed Forces emphasized that the information about the impossibility of imposing fines for not updating data is untrue. In case of self-visit to the TRC, military obligated citizens should pay half - 8,500 UAH.
With the difference in interpreting fake statements, Ukrainians have been warned about a possible wave of fines in case of non-fulfillment of legislative requirements.
Can fines be appealed in court?
Lawyers claim that fines from the TRC can be appealed in court after July 17. In case of unawareness of the fine or inability to pay it, citizens are advised to contact the court.
Almost simultaneously, the Ministry of Defense published information about adding the status 'Inactive' for cases of violations for certain instances.
The details presented in the news about updating military accounting in Ukraine and disputes over the understanding of terms related to fines create an important context for citizens who must update their data in a timely manner. This information can help avoid misunderstandings and prevent fines.