Ukraine Men Aged 18-60 Cannot leave Country Reason Explained
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In Ukraine, men between the ages of 18 and 60 are temporarily barred from leaving the country. The Russian invasion occurred in the early hours of Thursday. President Zelensky ordered a general mobilization of the armed forces. In Ukraine, men are prohibited from leaving the country due to a government ban.
Why Aren’t Men Aged 18 To 60 Able To Leave Ukraine?
Zelensky made the announcement on Thursday, imposing martial law and temporarily banning all males from 18 to 60 from leaving the country “in order for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military units to maintain combat readiness”.
During martial law, government officials can impose laws on the civilian population.
“The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine reports certain categories of citizens have been temporarily restricted from leaving Ukraine due to imposition of martial law there,” the Interior Ministry of Ukraine said in a statement.
We will give weapons to anyone who wants to defend the country. Be ready to support Ukraine in the squares of our cities.
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) February 24, 2022
In particular, Ukrainian male citizens aged 18 to 60 are forbidden to leave the country. Martial law will remain in effect during this period. It is important that citizens be informed of this information.
People who are willing to fight are encouraged to come forward, Zelensky said.
On Twitter, he stated that those who want to defend their country would be provided with weapons.
The Ukrainian defense minister has also encouraged everyone with a Ukrainian passport to join the armed forces. It has been reported that Ukrainians living in neighboring European countries have returned to defend their country.
The Military Size Of Ukraine And Russia
According to reports, Ukraine has a military arsenal of 361,000 troops.
900,000 active military personnel make up the second-largest arsenal in the world, according to Global Firepower.
The Russian military is also said to have more than 4,000 aircraft, 1,500 helicopters, and 13,000 tanks, along with 27,000.
Ankita Khanrah
Ankita Khanrah is a second-year student of the Master of Communication and Journalism (Integrated) programme at the School of Mass Communication, KIIT Deemed University, Bhubaneswar.
