Ukraine bans men of military age from leaving the country
Ukraine's Defense Ministry has banned men of military age from leaving their hometown, the General Staff asked for understanding in a Facebook post.
This is based on the 1992 law on conscription.
Men from 18 to 60 years old need permission from the local military recruitment office to leave the area in which they are registered.
These restrictions apply mainly in border areas and city limits.
The Facebook post sparked angry comments in a short period of time.
Some accused the ministry of "foolishness," while others said that these restrictions would encourage corruption in military recruitment offices.
It is noteworthy that many Ukrainians do not live in the areas where they are registered.
Following the Russian invasion, tens of thousands of men of military age fled to safer areas of western Ukraine.
They have already been banned from leaving the country after martial law was imposed more than four months ago.
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