Klitschko proposes to reduce the age of mobilisation to 22

Klitschko calls for lowering the age of mobilisation from 25 to 22 due to lack of military personnel

Mayor of the capital Vitali Klitschko said that Ukraine needs to Reduce the minimum age of mobilisation from 25 to 22 years, to solve the problem Shortage of personnel in the Armed Forces.

According to Klitschko, the military command is facing “enormous difficulties in finding new soldiers”, whereas a large number of men of military age have gone abroad.

«We need to make unpopular but necessary decisions. Reducing the age of mobilisation is a matter of the country's survival,» the mayor of Kyiv stressed.

Context.

The age of mobilisation in Ukraine was increased to 25 years in April 2024 following amendments to the legislation. This decision was then explained by the need to optimise the process of conscription and training of persons liable for military service.

However, now, according to Klitschko, The personnel deficit in the army is growing, especially in frontline units.
He stressed that without updating the mobilisation policy It will be extremely difficult to ensure rotation and effective defence.

Reaction.

Klitschko's statement has sparked debate among politicians and society. Some experts support this idea, emphasising the need to adapt the army to a protracted conflict, Others warn that lowering the age can cause social tension.

The mayor's proposal is expected to be the subject of Discussions in the Verkhovna Rada and the Ministry of Defence in the near future.