The Ukrainian Armed Forces commented on the punishment of city mayors for failing to meet mobilization targets.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine commented on the penalties imposed on city mayors for failing to mobilize.

The imposition of fines on city mayors in the Lviv region for not meeting mobilization plans in Ukraine is in accordance with the law, representatives of the Operational Command "West" stated in a comment to BBC News Ukraine.

According to the Operational Command "West," which oversees the territorial recruitment and social support centers in the Lviv region, the fines imposed on the mayors of Drohobych and Boryslav were lawful.

"Local self-government bodies are primarily responsible for maintaining the military registration of conscripts, military personnel, and reservists, as well as for notification measures and ensuring the arrival of reservists and military personnel at collection points," the command explained.

The military asserts that the head of the Drohobych District Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support did not exceed "the powers and competencies granted to him," and his actions complied with current legislation.

The command assured that all territorial centers in the western regions are open to dialogue with local authorities and expressed gratitude to the communities for their ongoing support and care for military units.

"In the context of the ongoing aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, we call on all participants in this process to work together harmoniously towards a single goal — our victory," the military stated.

The procedure for conscripting citizens for military service during mobilization, approved by the Cabinet of Ministers on May 16, 2024, stipulates that city authorities are responsible for delivering summons to military personnel at their place of residence and must report the results of such notifications to the Territorial Center for Recruitment. Additionally, the city administration is tasked with ensuring the transportation of citizens to collection points.