Law on Military Service: It Became Known How Many Soldiers Returned to the Army.

Over 21,000 servicemen returned to the army

The period of exemption from responsibility for military personnel who independently left their military unit or place of service but voluntarily returned to the army has ended.

According to information from the State Bureau of Investigation, nearly 21,100 servicemen returned to service from November 29, 2024, to March 1, 2025.

The majority of soldiers returned to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, and the Border Service.

'Reminder, the State Bureau of Investigation, in cooperation with other law enforcement agencies and military law enforcement, provided a clear procedure for the return of military personnel. They could arrive not only at their unit but also at territorial divisions of the SBI, Military Law Enforcement Service, or National Police. The Ministry of Defense also allowed them to apply to one of the 17 specified military units or one of the 14 reserve companies of the National Guard,' the SBI reported.

Upon arrival at the unit, the serviceman had to submit a request for reinstatement, which triggered a clear algorithm for further actions - from document processing to the restoration of payments.

After March 1, 2025, servicemen who have left the unit without authorization must also return to service, however, the mechanism for their legalization in the unit will be slightly different.