Clashes Erupt in Poltava Region During Mobilization Efforts

On March 13, 2026, a confrontation occurred near the village of Nizhnie Mlyny in the Poltava region of Ukraine, as a group of individuals obstructed a team conducting mobilization notices. The incident resulted in the detention of eight men and injuries to military and police personnel.

Details of the Incident

According to a statement from the Poltava Regional TCC and JV, a group of up to 20 people interfered with a warning group comprised of Territorial Recruitment Center (TCC) and Service Police (SP) officers and police. During the obstruction, tear gas was deployed, causing chemical burns to three military personnel and three police officers.

Following the initial confrontation, additional police units arrived at the scene and apprehended eight men allegedly involved in hindering the mobilization efforts. Authorities have stated that six of those detained are subject to mobilization and are currently undergoing military and medical evaluations.

Recent Mobilization-Related Developments

This incident follows a recent investigation in the Poltava region concerning alleged evasion of mobilization. On March 10, 2026, the head of a territorial recruitment center was placed under suspicion of issuing fraudulent deferment documents for two individuals eligible for military service.