In Belarus, people declared unfit for service in peacetime are now… (беларусь · переосвидетельствование · украина)
In Belarus, people declared unfit for service in peacetime are now being summoned to military recruitment offices. Some conscripts with the category 'unfit for service in peacetime' (NGM) have been called for medical re-examination even after turning 27.
Consensus
- Individuals categorized as 'not fit for service during peacetime' (НГМ) are being called for medical re-examination after age 27, which is against the law.
- This practice started around spring 2026 and has been reported by multiple sources including journalists and legal experts.
- Ukrainian authorities have claimed increased military activity in Belarus near its border regions.
Points of divergence
- The practice of calling НГМ individuals for re-examination after age 27 is a new development since spring 2026, and there are known cases of such calls happening. — novaya_eu
- Legal experts have confirmed that this practice contradicts existing laws but do not know the exact number of individuals affected or what happened to those who underwent re-examination. — meduza
Coverage (2 sources)
- Belarus has begun calling people deemed unfit for service in peacetime to military commissariats — Новая газета Европа
- Belarus is now calling up those deemed unfit for military service — Meduza