A spring stage of military conscription started in Ukraine on April 1, in accordance with Presidential Decree, RBC-Ukraine reports.
According to the text of the document, from April 1 to June 30, as well as from October 1 to December 31, 2019, military conscription starts in all oblasts of Ukraine. Male citizens of Ukraine over 20 years (under 27) of age who have passed medical examination shall be drafted, except those who eligible for deferment. At the same time, male citizens aged 18-19 have the opportunity to serve in the army at will on a contract basis.
Those without higher education will serve 18 months, and those who have a specialist or master’s degree will serve 12 months.
As The Journalist reported, more than 300 cases regarding evasion from military service were sent to court over a year.
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