Draft Eligible Men Charged

SBU arrests two military commissars for earning 1M

Draft-eligible men charged

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The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has arrested two military commissars for allegedly earning over 1 million UAH (approximately $33,000) from draft-eligible men, according to a statement issued by the SBU on February 23.

The commissars were arrested in the city of Kyiv after an investigation revealed that they were allegedly charging draft-eligible men for assistance in avoiding military service.

The SBU states that the arrests were made as part of its ongoing efforts to crack down on corruption and illegal activity within the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

How to Avoid Military Service in Ukraine

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If you are a man between the ages of 18 and 60 you are eligible for the draft. *

There are a few ways to avoid military service in Ukraine, including: *

Being a student *

Having a disability *

Being a single father *

Having a criminal record *

Paying a bribe

Consequences of Avoiding Military Service

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If you are caught trying to avoid military service in Ukraine you could face the following consequences: *

Fines *

Jail time *

Loss of your job *

Deportation