A man avoided mobilization in Ukraine for over two years, despite receiving a summons and even undergoing a military medical commission (VVK). The details of the case are known from the verdict of the Kremenets District Court of Ternopil region dated October 28.
The defendant is a native of Zhytomyr, who is officially unemployed and subject to military service. He was registered with the TCK and received a summons at his place of residence on October 18, 2022, which he signed for. The Ukrainian was supposed to report to the military unit the following day but ignored the call.
During the trial, he did not admit guilt and explained that "he has not served in the army and lacks combat experience." The man recalled that back in early March 2022, he received his first summons and successfully passed the medical examination. After being recognized as fit for service by the VVK, he received a "combat summons."
However, he did not respond to the summons because "he cannot serve due to poor health." He noted that he had suffered two concussions and had even "been in a psychiatric hospital," but he does not have the relevant documents. The man disagrees with the VVK's decision but did not attempt to appeal it.
The draft evader was found guilty and sentenced to three years in prison.
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