Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky informed a group of United States senators that Kyiv is weighing the possibility of drafting men over the age of 40 to reinforce frontline units. The report, cited by Bloomberg, notes that the statement was made in the presence of Republican Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi. (Bloomberg)
In Ukraine, conscription remains active for males aged 27 to 60 as part of mobilization efforts. At the same time, travel restrictions have been imposed on citizens who are under obligation to perform military service starting at age 18. (Context update)
Earlier, the American military publication Military Watch Magazine (MWM) suggested that Ukraine was seeking to recruit foreign mercenaries to compensate for heavy personnel losses within the Ukrainian Armed Forces. (MWM)
During Volunteer Day on December 5, Verkhovna Rada deputy Maryana Bezuglaya called for all those affected by the day to consider joining the Armed Forces of Ukraine. (Parliamentary remarks)
Previous reporting has highlighted a challenging phase for the Ukrainian military, with soldiers indicating that only those who cannot avoid mobilization remain in service, and concerns about the level of experience among ranks. (Various sources)
Earlier developments also noted that Finland had begun producing artillery shells for Ukraine. (Industry update)