The general mobilization in Ukraine will continue in March, during which those liable for military service must adhere to the rules of military registration. Citizens face fines for violating their duties.
Lawyer Sergey Lankin explained to UNIAN that fines for breaches of military registration have become stricter, and violators are now more actively held accountable administratively. According to him, previously many citizens could evade punishment by not receiving summons from the TCC.
However, there are now numerous instances where summons are even sent by mail, and failure to appear when summoned is punishable by a fine.
In addition, the TCC, in collaboration with the patrol police, checks citizens' documents on the streets. If a man receives a summons for the military medical commission (VMC) and refuses to go immediately, he may be fined. Such cases are already being challenged in courts, the lawyer notes.
Ukrainians who do not comply with military registration requirements may end up in the "Oberih" register and obtain "Wanted" status. This creates serious problems for those working in critical enterprises, as obtaining a reservation from mobilization will be nearly impossible in such cases.
According to Cabinet Resolution No. 1487 on military registration, in 2025, during martial law, the fines for those liable for military service will be as follows:
It should be noted that if the fine is not paid immediately in full, after the case is transferred to the enforcement service, its amount will double. At the same time, timely payment does not exempt the citizen from fulfilling the ignored obligation.
A fine from the TCC can be issued for several reasons, including:
Previously, Telegraph reported on the violations of military registration that can lead to fines or imprisonment. There are two types of liability for such violations.