As reported by Strana.ua, training for personnel mobilized at Ukrainian Armed Forces training centers will run for thirty days starting November 1, instead of the forty-five days previously cited. The General Staff provided this update, signaling a shift in the structure and length of the mobilization training cycle.
The changes bring a notable rise in fire training time, with sessions expanding to 101 hours from 68. Correspondingly, the ammunition allotment per recruit climbs from 300 rounds to 850, and the total number of shooting drills grows from 23 to 45. Recruits will also practice firing from a wider array of positions, ensuring more versatile marksmanship and steadiness under varied battlefield conditions.
The curriculum will incorporate new weapons proficiencies, including machine guns, handheld anti-tank grenade launchers, and automatic grenade launchers. In addition to weapon handling, there will be intensified tactical training and expanded engineering instruction to boost field readiness and technical competence among mobilized personnel.
New modules were added to address modern combat challenges, including operations in environments where enemy drones may be present, comprehensive first aid procedures, and familiarization with electronic warfare. These additions aim to strengthen unit resilience and increase operational effectiveness in contested settings.
To enhance oversight, video cameras are slated to be installed in training centers, enabling closer monitoring of progression, safety adherence, and skill development throughout the training cycle.
In a separate development, Rada deputy Solomiya Bobrovskaya noted that authorities lack sufficient time to execute the planned population mobilization by year-end, highlighting ongoing scheduling and administrative challenges associated with scaling up the mobilization effort.
Previously, Ukrainian military officials had been asked about the potential scale of mobilization, with ongoing public and parliamentary interest in the size of the active mobilized force. The evolving questions reflect the broader uncertainties surrounding mobilization timelines and defense readiness in the current security climate.