Ukraine Announces General Mobilization, Bans Males Aged 18-60 from Leaving Country

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky issued a decree declaring general mobilization in Ukraine, against the background of the Russian military operation in his country.

The website of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky published the decree in which the "Declaration of General Mobilization" was stated.

[caption id="attachment_318490" align="alignleft" width="816"] Ukrainian tanks move into the city, after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized a military operation, in Mariupol, Feb. 24, 2022. REUTERS/CARLOS BARRIA.[/caption]

According to the decree, this decision was taken due to "Russian military operation against Ukraine and ensuring the defense of the state, maintaining the combat readiness and mobilization of the Ukrainian armed forces and auxiliary military formations."

Also, Daniil Menshikov, head of the Border Guard Service in Lvov announced that males between the ages of 18 and 60 were banned from leaving the country.

"Due to the state of war, Ukrainian males between the ages of 18 and 60 will not be allowed to leave the country. Please do not panic and do not try to cross the border without permission," Menshikov wrote on Facebook.

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The Ukrainian president announced that "Russian forces have infiltrated Kiev," a day after the start of the Russian military operation.

In a speech to the Ukrainians after midnight, Zelensky, who appeared gloomy, said that "enemy sabotage groups have entered Kiev" and urged residents to be vigilant and adhere to the rules of the curfew.

On Thursday, Zelensky announced the imposition of emergency law across Ukraine after the start of the Russian military operation in his country.

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