The disputed mobilization law came into force in Ukraine today, the Associated Press reported, quoted by BTA.
The agency noted that this comes as Kiev tries to increase the number of Ukrainian troops after Russia launched a new offensive that analysts say could bring Russian forces closer to Ukraine's second-largest city.
The law, which has been watered down from its original draft, will make it easier to identify every conscript in the country. It also provides incentives for military personnel such as cash bonuses or money to buy a home or a car, which some political observers say Ukraine cannot afford.
Lawmakers delayed for months and only passed the law in mid-April, a week after Ukraine lowered the age for men to be called up for military service from 27 to 25.
The measures reflect growing tensions after more than two years of war with Russia on Ukrainian forces trying to hold the front line in fighting that is draining their ranks and emptying the country's arms and ammunition stockpiles, AP notes.