In Ukraine, the number of complaints from servicemen and volunteers regarding “strange” fines from territorial recruitment centers (TCC) is increasing. In some cases, the amount of such fines exceeds 50,000 hryvnias, and the fines themselves are reflected in the Diia app, although they are not recorded in the “Oberih” system.
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Reasons for fines and their amounts
Lawyers explain that such administrative proceedings may arise due to inaccuracies during database checks or delays in the imposition of fines, which can occur, for example, in cases of detention and mobilization of an individual. One such case was described on social media by serviceman Yevhen Pospielov. It turned out that this situation is not unique—other military personnel also report unexpected fines.
Lawyer Alla Otrikh from the Law Network confirmed that imposing fines on active servicemen happens quite frequently. Lawyers regularly receive inquiries regarding such penalties. For instance, the fine amount reported by Pospielov was 56,369 hryvnias. According to the expert, such fines may be imposed for failing to update personal data by July 16, 2024, or for failing to appear in response to a summons. Legislation stipulates fines ranging from 17,000 to 25,500 hryvnias (Articles 210, 210-1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses). If the fine is not paid voluntarily, the TCC sends the ruling to the state enforcement service, resulting in the amount being doubled. Additionally, an enforcement fee and costs for the proceedings are added, leading to a total amount exceeding 56,000 hryvnias.
Typical situations for imposing fines
The reasons for imposing fines vary depending on the circumstances. During forced mobilization, a man may be detained and taken to the TCC, where a ruling on administrative liability is issued. However, he may be mobilized the same day without being informed of the ruling. Already in the status of a serviceman, he receives a notification in Diia about the initiation of enforcement proceedings, sometimes along with account freezes.
As for volunteers, this involves errors in database checks. For example, if a man started service at 24 years old and was previously registered as a conscript, he was supposed to change his category to “military liable” at 25. If he was mobilized through another TCC, the information about the change of status might not have been updated, resulting in the TCC imposing a fine.
What to do if you receive a fine
Alla Otrikh emphasizes the need to contest the actions of the TCC and the state enforcement service in any case. As of March 12, 2025, legislative changes are in effect, stating that military service is grounds for dismissing administrative offense proceedings.
“Although each situation is individual, we see that the legislator is making changes aimed at preventing servicemen from receiving such fines. In any case, I would advise contesting such actions by the TCC and the state enforcement service,” says the lawyer.
However, lawyers often face two difficulties when contesting: the renewal of the deadline for contesting (the complaint must be submitted within 10 days from the date of the ruling) and the suspension of enforcement proceedings, as the state executor already considers the ruling to be legally binding and can proceed with enforcement.
It is worth noting that Yevhen Pospielov mentioned on social media that he did not encounter any problems contesting the fine, and his accounts remained unblocked, and he is confident in a positive resolution of the fine issue.