Head of the Defense Committee: No additional restrictions on the departure of reservists due to partial mobilization

The partial mobilization announced in Russia may primarily affect soldiers, foremen and warrant officers under 35 and junior officers under 45, said Andrey Kartapolov, head of the State Duma Defense Committee. According to him, there are no additional restrictions on the right to leave reservists in connection with the partial mobilization announced in Russia.

Mr. Kartapolov said that graduates of military departments could be called up if their military specialties “are in demand.” “We have three categories of conscripts. The first one is soldiers, foremen, warrant officers, midshipmen under 35 years old and junior officers under 45 years old, apparently, first of all we will talk about them, ”the deputy explained to Interfax. He added that “if there are some special specialties that are in short supply, maybe someone will be taken from the second category.”

Journalist SHOT also asked Mr. Kartapolov who would pay the mortgage for the men who would be mobilized. “If you are called, you will continue to pay the mortgage from your new pay, which will be very high,” the deputy replied.

HRC member Kirill Kabanov told RIA Novosti that there is no legal ban on leaving the place of residence with partial mobilization, but it will be in effect from the moment the summons is received.

President Vladimir Putin announced on partial mobilization from today, September 21. Ministry of Defense reportedthat they will call up 300 thousand reservists, and also promised do not involve conscripts and students. reprieve will receive employees of defense industry enterprises, as well as categories of citizens who will be determined by the government.

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Laura Keffer