On 28 October, the Verkhovna Rada backed an amendment tabled by MP Dmytro Razumkov, which provides for a fine of 170,000 hryvnias for officials of the Territorial Military Commissariat who unlawfully register citizens for military service. 249 MPs voted in favour of the decision. The amendment was introduced into a draft law on criminal liability for so-called ‘drops’. However, the amendment’s approval does not yet mean that the new fine has come into force.
Why are TCC staff facing a fine of 170,000 hryvnias?
The amendment provides for liability in the event of a breach by a public official of the procedures for maintaining military records of conscripts, persons liable for military service or reservists. This refers to cases where such actions result in the registration of military registration people who, in accordance with the law, are not required to be registered.
It is proposed that a fine be imposed for such offences a fine of 10,000 non-taxable minimum incomes, which amounts to 170,000 hryvnias.
Razumkov emphasised that the proposed amount is ten times higher than the fine of 17,000 hryvnias that may be imposed on citizens for breaching mobilisation legislation.
Razumkov mentioned instances of women being registered unlawfully
Commenting on the vote, the Member of Parliament Razumkov stated that there had previously been cases where women were unlawfully registered for military service and then fined 17,000 hryvnias.
Razumkov also put the value of the black market surrounding the activities of the TCC at 3 billion euros a year. The MP did not provide any independent confirmation of this figure in the statement in question.
According to him, the amendment that has been adopted is set to be one of the steps towards increasing the accountability of officials for violations of citizens’ rights during mobilisation measures.
Why was the amendment included in a different bill?
The amendment, which has been endorsed by Parliament, effectively reiterates the provisions Draft Bill No. 15115, registered on 30 March 2026.
This document provides for amendments to Article 210-1 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences concerning the liability of public officials for breaches of military registration rules.
At the same time, an amendment was introduced to another bill — concerning criminal liability for ‘drops’.
Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Law Enforcement Sergei Ionushas Before the vote, he explained that the committee had rejected it on the grounds that it was not relevant to the subject matter of the bill.
Despite this, when the amendment was debated in the chamber, it received the support of 249 MPs.
When will the fine of 170,000 hryvnias come into force?
Support for a specific amendment during parliamentary proceedings does not mean that a new penalty will automatically be introduced.
To this end, the relevant provision must be included in the final version of the law, which must then go through the necessary procedures and come into force.
Razumkov also called on MPs to consider draft laws Nos. 15114 and 15116. These relate to the liability of military officials and the procedure for removing women from military registration who were enrolled in breach of the law.
