During the full-scale war against the Russian Federation, a draft will continue in February 2025. It is unclear whether mobilization will affect women in Odesa starting February 1.
A law has been adopted and signed, which amends military service during mobilization in Ukraine.
Thus, the law stipulates that Ukrainian women who wish to serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine during mobilization, particularly in Odesa, will be able to register for military service, undergo basic military training, and will be considered liable for military service.
It should be noted that there will not be a mass mobilization of women in Odesa in February; contracts can only be signed voluntarily.
Basic military training will be introduced in Ukrainian universities, consisting of theoretical and practical components.
For women during the mobilization period in Ukraine, including in Odesa, only the theoretical part will be mandatory; practical sessions will be attended only at their own discretion after a medical examination.
It has also been reported that women in Odesa will be mobilized starting February 1 if they are medical professionals.
As mentioned earlier, there will be no conscription of women into military service against their will.
Adult women with medical or pharmaceutical education must submit documents for military registration if they have no health issues.
The data of these women will be entered into a registry; however, this does not mean they will be drafted. The information is being collected to understand how many personnel are available in essential sectors during mobilization in Ukraine, particularly in Odesa.
Source: unian.