Fit for Service but Dodged Draft: Court Sentences Man After Military Medical Clearance.

Case Heard in Horodenkivskyi District Court

According to Novyny.live: A man deemed medically fit for military duty was found guilty of evading conscription during mobilization under Article 336 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The Horodenkivskyi District Court in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast handed down a suspended sentence after the individual failed to report to the territorial recruitment center when summoned.

On July 15, 2024, the man underwent a military medical commission, which declared him fit for service. However, on November 6, 2024, when officials attempted to explain the summons to him, he refused to accept it. This refusal led to his prosecution in court.

Court Verdict

After reviewing the case details, the court sentenced the man to 3 years of imprisonment. Yet, the judge decided to suspend the sentence, placing him on probation for 1 year and 6 months. The convicted individual must now comply with several conditions, including:

• regularly reporting to a probation officer;
• notifying authorities of any change in residence or employment;
• not leaving Ukraine without official permission.

This case highlights the legal consequences of avoiding military service amid ongoing mobilization in Ukraine. As the country continues to face national security challenges, the judiciary is actively prosecuting those who shirk their duty. Such rulings serve as a reminder that evading conscription carries serious penalties, both for the individual and for broader societal efforts to maintain defense readiness.