About the start of the new project “Contract 18-24” The Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday Ukrainian. As we read in the description, the initiative is completely voluntary and is directed to – as the name indicates – Ukrainians aged 18 to 24 who “are ready to join the army for a year“.
The announcement indicates that the volunteers were prepared Many incentives – decent financial salary, professional combat training in line with NATO standards, as well as social guarantees that cannot be expected when choosing other professions.
War in Ukraine. A new movement of the army, they want to encourage service
The annual contract is to be on a million hryvnia (almost PLN 97 thousand), of which 200,000 (PLN 19.3 thousand) is paid immediately, and the rest during service. Among the benefits There are also Free medical care, interest -free mortgage or the right to go abroad after a year of work. In addition, volunteers can count a monthly scholarship worth 120 thousand. (PLN 11.5 thousand) and supplements for combat missions – describes the Unian agency.
The statement sounds that this is a action addressed to volunteers. “Signing a contract is a conscious decision of anyone who wants to contribute to the defense of the country and get real opportunities for personal development,” we read. “This is not a compulsion, not mobilization or duty” – emphasized.
According to the provisions, it shows that this It would depend on the volunteer after a year whether he continued his service. The Act also guarantees release from the obligation to mobilize for 12 months after the end of the contract.
They want to encourage young people to fight. Staffing deficiencies in the background
The new program is launched after the international space has a discussion about the need to mobilize or reduction of consumption age. Currently, it applies to people from 25 years old. The change occurred in April 2024, earlier the border was 27 years old.
Sources: Interia, Unian