Kyiv calls young men for duty: Recruitment under the age of 25 starts!

Veröffentlicht:

Von:

Ukraine plans volunteer recruitment for young men to combat the lack of soldiers in the war against Russia.
Ukraine plans volunteer recruitment for young men to combat the lack of soldiers in the war against Russia. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

Ukraine faces a major challenge in defense fight against the continuing Russian aggression. In order to counter the lack of soldiers, Kiev plans to recruit young men between the ages of 18 and 24 as a volunteer. This decision is considered necessary by the government, since regular mobilization does not bring the necessary figures. According to Radio euskirchen receive volunteers who conclude a one-year contract with the armed forces (approx. 23.200 Euro) as well as a monthly wage of 120,000 hrywnja (just under 2,900 euros). These measures are part of a more comprehensive mobilization plan that was significantly reformed as early as 2024.

The recruitment of young men could have significant long -term effects on Ukraine society. President Wolodymyr Selenskyj had previously resisted a reduction in the defense agent, since younger vintages are considered to be weak. The current situation shows that more and more young Ukrainians are leaving the country to escape a military service, which further puts military care under pressure. In this context, ZDF that the volunteer registration is also accompanied by a far-reaching reform requirement.

Problems of mobilization

The Ukrainian armed forces have difficulty mobilizing enough soldiers. Many potential recruits show little motivation to get involved, and the mobilization system was only reformed two years after the conflict began. While current mobilization may seem promising at first glance, the practical implementation is considerably hindered. Corruption is a central problem, since men can often buy themselves from the obligation to pay compulsory payments. In addition, many defendable men are not available abroad and the mobilization system.

  • Main problems of mobilization:
  • Motivation and Enlightenment
  • convening indefinitely
  • corruption and violence
  • Availability

The reforms for mobilization are essential to close the personnel recourse in the armed forces and to ensure effective rotation of the troops. The current personnel situation of the Ukrainian army is critical: many military units are understaffed, especially in the area of ​​infantry, where well -trained specialists have to be deducted from other arms. These circumstances could have a negative impact on the military efforts of Ukraine.

recruitment and the future outlook

In 2024, 707,000 men aged 18 to 26 were recorded in Ukraine. There are 434,000 men between the ages of 18 and 24, of which around 120,000 to 124,000 are exempt from military service due to their university training. This could limit the number of potential recruits to around 250,000. According to rt a last census could illustrate the data situation 25 years ago that makes it difficult for the government to make precise decisions.

The constant challenge of recruitment and mobilization will be crucial for how Ukraine can react to the opponent's troop strength. The effects of these efforts will not only be noticeable on the battlefield, but also on the future development of the country. The pressure to put sufficient troops remains high in 2025 and requires a rethink within the military and social structures of Ukraine.

Details
Quellen