How many prisoners mobilised to the Armed Forces: the Ministry of Defence announced the number

11 October 16:08
EXCLUSIVE

As of 10 October 2024, more than 5,000 people have received a court decision to be released on parole to join the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This was the response provided by the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine to a request from Komersant UkrainianKomersant Ukrainian regarding the mobilisation of convicts released on parole to serve in the army.

The Main Personnel Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that as of 10 October 2024, more than 5,000 people, including 43 women, had received a court decision on parole.

These individuals were released on the grounds specified in Article 81 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

In accordance with the law, those released on parole from serving their sentences are required to perform military service exclusively in the relevant specialised units of military units.

The list of military officers who may be replaced by persons conditionally released from serving their sentence is defined by Order of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine No. 274 dated 24.05.2024 (as amended), which clearly sets out the list of positions that such servicemen may hold.

It is important to note that the decision to recruit the discharged persons is made by a court, after which they are transferred under the escort of the National Guard to the territorial recruitment centres, where they undergo all the necessary procedures. In particular, a military medical commission, professional and psychological selection, after which they sign a contract and perform military service.

Mobilisation of convicts

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted draft law No. 11079-1 on the mobilisation of certain categories of convicts.

Prisoners who express a desire to be mobilised will be able to serve after a court decision and undergo a military qualification examination. But their sentence should not exceed three years.

It should be noted that not all convicts can be mobilised to the army. Restrictions apply to persons who are serving a sentence or have been convicted of

  • particularly serious corruption offences;
  • crimes against the foundations of national security of Ukraine;
  • intentional murder of two or more people, or murder with particular cruelty, or combined with rape or sexual violence;
  • crimes against sexual freedom and inviolability;
  • crimes related to terrorism;
  • driving under the influence of alcohol, if it caused the death of several people;
  • the murder or attempted murder of a law enforcement officer or military personnel;
    particularly serious corruption offences.
Остафійчук Ярослав
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