Olgа Reshitilova, the Ukrainian President’s Commissioner for the Protection of Military Personnel and Their Families, disclosed that approximately 7% of mobilized citizens are eligible for deferment but were overlooked during mobilization efforts.
This statement was made during an interview with Suspilne on June 6, where Reshitilova addressed concerns regarding the inclusion of individuals unfit for military service.
“This could be due to insufficient execution of the Military Medical Commission, or the failure to consider documents that the serviceman possessed. For instance, family circumstances such as having three or more children, guardianship over relatives, or being close relatives of deceased, missing, or captured servicemen are significant factors,” Reshitilova explained.
She emphasized that once these individuals are mobilized, their issues effectively become the responsibility of the state and their commanding officers. Reshitilova’s team is currently assessing the financial implications of mobilizing such personnel.
“The state must recognize these costs and understand that we are essentially throwing money into the void. Additionally, we are creating social tension without addressing the issue of troop replenishment,” she added.
Previously, Taras Chmut and Anton Muraveynik from the ‘Come Back Alive’ foundation highlighted that each month, a portion of mobilized individuals who are unlikely to serve due to serious health issues are still being sent to training centers.
For more insights on violations of servicemen’s rights, mobilization issues, and the responsibilities of commanders, refer to the full interview with military ombudsman Olha Reshitilova.
Olgа Reshitilova revealed that about 7% of mobilized Ukrainians are eligible for deferment but were not accounted for during mobilization. This oversight raises concerns about the financial and social implications for the state.
Source: Suspilne