A court in Khmelnytskyi region sentenced a Jehovah's Witness to 3 years for evading mobilization.
15.08.2025
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Journalist
Shostal Oleksandr
15.08.2025
1323
In Khmelnytskyi region, a man who is a Jehovah's Witness received a sentence for refusing military service due to religious beliefs.
The court decided to imprison him for a lengthy period after the man refused to serve in the Armed Forces, citing his religious stance.
Case details
It was established that the man underwent a medical examination, but refused conscription due to his religious beliefs as a Jehovah's Witness.
Court decision
After a thorough review of the case materials, the court found the man guilty of violating the law and decided to send him to prison for three years.
This case is not unique, as Jehovah's Witnesses have previously refused military service due to their religious beliefs - similar cases have occurred in Cherkasy and Zakarpattia.
In Khmelnytskyi region, a man who is a Jehovah's Witness was sentenced to three years in prison for refusing military service due to religious beliefs. This case again highlights the complexity of the clash between military duty and the right to freedom of religion in Ukraine.Read also
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