The Government of Ukraine will consider the possibility of lowering the maximum mobilization age from 60 to 55. However, such a decision requires a comprehensive analysis of the security situation and the needs of the Armed Forces. For now, the current age limits remain unchanged.

Prime Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Koretsky stated this on November 9 in an official response to electronic petition No. 41/010398-26ep, published on the Cabinet of Ministers website.

According to the head of government, the issue of reducing the maximum age for active military service and reserve service cannot be decided solely on the basis of age.

"The issue of lowering the maximum age for active military service and reserve service requires a comprehensive approach, taking into account the security situation in the state and the needs of the Defense Forces," — states Koretsky's response.

The Prime Minister also informed that the Ministry of Defense is already working on legislative changes regulating military service under martial law.

In particular, this concerns clarifying the terms of military service and the grounds for discharge of military personnel.

Proposals to lower the upper age limit to 55 will be further considered within this legislative work.

"During the preparation of these amendments, the issues raised in the petition will be further considered," — noted the head of government.

However, Koretsky did not say whether the Cabinet of Ministers directly supports lowering the age threshold, nor did he mention any possible timelines for making such a decision.

The electronic petition demanding a review of the maximum mobilization age was registered on July 27, 2026. By October 14, it had collected the 25,000 signatures required for mandatory consideration.

The author of the petition proposed that the government develop and submit to the Verkhovna Rada a bill providing for reducing the maximum age for military service during martial law from 60 to 55 years.

The changes are proposed to apply to enlisted, non-commissioned, senior non-commissioned, and officer personnel.

In addition, the initiative provides for granting military personnel the right to be discharged from service voluntarily after reaching the age of 55, including during martial law.

The petition notes that many citizens aged 55–60 have age-related health changes and chronic diseases that may limit physical endurance in difficult military service conditions.

The petition author also points out that representatives of this age group often possess significant professional experience and are in demand at enterprises, including critical infrastructure facilities.

Under current legislation, during a special period, the maximum age for military service for most military personnel is 60, and 65 for senior officer personnel.

Men aged 25 to 60 who are liable for military service may be subject to mobilization if they are fit for health and have no legal grounds for deferment.

Earlier, in August 2026, the secretary of the parliamentary committee on national security, defense, and intelligence, Roman Kostenko, reported that the General Staff was discussing the possibility of limiting the mobilization of men over 50–55, except for specialists with skills critically needed by the army.

The MP emphasized at the time that no final decision had been made on this issue.

Thus, the prime minister's response to the petition does not yet provide for changing mobilization rules or automatic discharge of military personnel after reaching age 55. Introducing the proposed norms will require relevant decisions and legislative changes.

Based on materials from: Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, Defense Forces of Ukraine, Law of Ukraine "On Military Duty and Military Service".