Ukraine on Thursday ordered a general military mobilization. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the order will provide personnel, vehicles, and land for the military. The country has also banned all males aged 18-60 from leaving the country, CNN reported. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday ordered a general military mobilization throughout the country as Russia continues its large-scale military assault in Ukraine.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky had ordered a general military mobilization through out Ukraine.
The mobilization will be carried out within 90 days, and expect to provide the government with personnel, vehicles, infrastructure and land use for the defense operations.
All male citizens between 18-60 will be banned from leaving the country.
A Ukrainian Army helicopter flies over a column of army combat vehicles and troops. Photo: AP / Evgeniy Maloletka
The Ukrainian president said the action is needed to “ensure the defense of the state” amid Moscow’s operation Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared a “general mobilization” of the country’s population, calling up conscripts and reserve forces to bolster Kiev’s military across the country following Russia’s “special operation” in the Donbass, which also targeted sites in Ukraine.
Local government officials would be assisting in the notification of citizens and reserves on the order to serve.
General Staff of the Ukrainian military will outline more details soon, including exact number of conscripts and reservists to be called to duty, as well as the vehicles required.
