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Booking remains one of the key mechanisms that gives reservists the right to a deferral from conscription. At the same time, from 1 October Ukraine is not introducing a separate “new wave” of mobilization or a new age threshold. As my.novyny report, general mobilization continues to be in effect. That means reservists who meet the requirements established by law can still receive summonses. In July the Verkhovna Rada approved the president’s decree to extend the period of general mobilization by 90 days — starting from 2 August 2026. Therefore, mobilization measures continue in October, and the date 1 October does not change the categories of citizens who may be subject to conscription.
Who can be mobilized in October
As a general rule, reservists who can be called up during mobilization are men aged from 25 to 60 years. For conscription, the conditions defined by law must be met: the person must be fit for military service, have no legal grounds for a deferral, and have no active booking. Therefore, if a citizen is on the military register, meets the established requirements, and has no grounds for a deferral, he can receive a summons in October.
Can men be mobilized after 50 years
Some disputes ahead of October concerned men aged from 50 to 60 years. Information circulated on social networks claiming that after 50 years mobilization would no longer take place. However, there is no general rule that would prohibit mobilization after 50 years. A man aged 50, 55 or 59 years can be conscripted on the usual grounds if he is a reservist, fit for service, and has no active deferral or booking. The general mobilization age for men is 25–60 years.
What is provided for men under 25 and over 60 years
After reaching 60 years of age, other rules apply. For most servicemen during martial law the maximum age to remain in military service is 60 years. At the same time, the law allows citizens older than 60 years to serve under contract during martial law. This requires the consent of the commander of the military unit and meeting health requirements. Therefore, claims that beginning on 1 October there will be a mass mobilization of men older than 60 years do not correspond to the general rules. Separate provisions concern men under 25 years. Citizens who have completed basic general military training or basic military service, as a general rule, are not subject to mobilization until they reach 25 years. At the same time, citizens aged from 18 to 25 years may voluntarily join the armed forces under contract.
How deferrals work in 2026
The right to a deferral remains one of the main circumstances that determine whether a particular person can be conscripted. In 2026 the mechanism for reissuing deferrals was clarified. If a reservist with an active deferral acquires another statutory ground, he can apply to have it reissued. At the same time, submitting the relevant application does not itself terminate the existing deferral until a decision is made, except in cases explicitly provided for by law.
What reservists should do
Since 1 October does not entail an automatic change to the general rules of mobilization, reservists should monitor the accuracy of their military registration data. If a person is entitled to a deferral or booking, it is important to ensure in advance that the documents proving this are in order and properly executed. This will help avoid situations where questions arise about status or the right to a deferral during data verification.
As Fakty reported, earlier Roman Kostenko, secretary of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence, announced changes regarding conscription age. According to him, Ukraine may lower the upper mobilization limit to 50–55 years.
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