Men aged 18-24 who volunteer for the army must participate in combat for at least six months – MP

Ukrainian men aged 18-24 who enlist as volunteers under the new contract with bonuses will be required to participate in combat operations for at least six months during their one-year service.

This is stated in a resolution by the Cabinet of Ministers, as reported by MP Oleksiy Honcharenko.

Volunteers can choose their brigade and position from the following available roles:

• Riflemen: Rifleman, senior rifleman, sniper rifleman, rifleman-medic.
• Grenadiers: Assistant grenadier, grenadier, senior grenadier.
• Scouts: Scout, senior scout.

The one-million-hryvnia signing bonus will be paid in installments:

• 200,000 UAH within five working days after starting duty.
• 300,000 UAH within five working days after completing training and being deployed.
• 500,000 UAH after completing the contract.

If a volunteer fails to meet contractual obligations, the first 200,000 UAH must be returned, and the remaining payments will be withheld.

Upon completing the one-year contract, the individual gains the right to leave the country and cannot be drafted for military service for 12 months.

Training Process:

• Basic military training – at least 45 days.
• Professional training – from 14 days.
• Adaptation course in the military unit – 14 days.

Earlier, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense confirmed that young men aged 18-24 are being recruited exclusively for combat positions, including riflemen, snipers, grenadiers, and scouts.