Updated Rules for Mobilization Deferments
Attorney Tetiana Lebedieva has clarified that certain individuals liable for military service could lose their deferment from mobilization without needing to submit any additional requests. This information has become particularly relevant following recent updates to government registries via the 'Reserve+' application. A deferment obtained through this app may be automatically canceled if there is a change in marital status, completion of studies, or the death of a person being cared for. As Lebedieva stated,
“when the grounds for granting a deferment cease to exist, the system independently revokes the corresponding status.”
Reasons for Losing Deferment Eligibility
Key situations that can lead to the loss of deferment rights include:
- when the oldest child turns 18, in cases where the individual holds the status of a parent of many children but no longer has three children under 18 in the household;
- divorce from a wife who has a disability;
- student deferments, which are only valid during the academic period, meaning they expire the day after June 30 following a data update in 'Reserve+'.
Regarding care-related deferments, the attorney noted that a deferment for caring for parents depends on the validity period of the relevant certificate, which is typically issued for one year. In the event of the death of the person being cared for, government registries do not automatically update the information, so the deferment is not immediately canceled. It is also important to note that the reservation of employees at enterprises is not automatically revoked. This reservation only ends after the employer submits information to the territorial recruitment and social support center if the enterprise loses its status as critical or if the employee is dismissed.
Issues surrounding reservations, mobilization, and deferments are frequently discussed on Radio Track, as they generate significant interest among listeners. Attorney Tetiana Lebedieva, representing the 'AKTUM' law firm, emphasizes the importance of understanding these nuances for those liable for military service and their families.
The changes in the mechanism for granting mobilization deferments in Ukraine highlight the need for conscripts to stay vigilant about their status, as information in government registries can change without warning. This increases the risk of losing deferment rights if an individual is unaware of shifts in their family situation or other circumstances. The importance of such updates becomes especially clear during wartime, where each case can have serious consequences for citizens' lives and safety.