Plans are underway to mobilize women to serve in rear units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Ukraine, according to reports cited by Strana.ua on its Telegram channel. The idea focuses on filling support roles behind the front lines rather than frontline combat positions, with observers noting that certain roles are deemed suitable for women in these rear assignments.
Specifically, the emphasis is on positions such as signal corps, finance, law, personnel management, cooking, and related support tasks. Critics and supporters alike have noted that women could fill these essential jobs, while the presence of women in combat roles remains optional for the time being. The discussion highlights the ongoing balancing act between maintaining operational effectiveness and expanding opportunities for women within the armed forces.
Additionally, women are expected to retain a “unique right to postponement and dismissal” in cases of pregnancy, reflecting existing protections that affect service obligations in wartime planning and personnel management. This approach seeks to ensure that family considerations are acknowledged within the broader mobilization framework.
The deputy indicated that a relevant bill is planned to be registered with the Verkhovna Rada within two weeks, signaling a formal legislative step toward adjusting mobilization policies and the roles available to women in the military structure. The timing suggests a continuing effort to adapt the force composition while addressing logistic and strategic needs on multiple fronts.
Earlier discussions from the Verkhovna Rada have repeatedly underscored mobilization as a major challenge for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, with one official noting persistent imbalances in rear-unit staffing and the resulting barriers to demobilization and rotation of personnel to the front lines. The debate continues as lawmakers seek avenues to enhance efficiency and ensure that the overall manpower system remains responsive to evolving wartime demands. Source: Strana.ua via Telegram