In such cases, the Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support (TCK and SP) is authorized to mobilize conscripted personnel from these enterprises, as this aligns with legislative provisions. According to Fedienko, defense, communications, and energy companies are often given time to renew the exemption for their employees when there are changes in their mobilization assignments.
The mobilization task typically involves reserving employees responsible for the production of critically important goods, especially in sectors like agriculture, based on the volume of necessary products for military needs. These tasks are determined considering the enterprise's capacity to meet production requirements.
Fedienko noted that regional military administrations assign mobilization tasks based on the needs of the Ministry of Defense and the capabilities of specific enterprises. Recent inspections revealed that some enterprises no longer meet the required criteria, leading to the loss of mobilization tasks, although their employees temporarily retain exemptions.
The deputy explained that the Ministry of Economy establishes exemptions for employees that remain valid even if the enterprise temporarily loses its mobilization task.
However, he acknowledged the growing challenge of balancing the need to reserve workers for critical enterprises with ensuring a sufficient number of personnel for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Starting from February 28, some previously reserved workers are expected to be mobilized into the Armed Forces or other military units.
Fedienko advised citizens to consider voluntary enlistment in appropriate military formations through the conscription process, as current legislation allows for this possibility.