Ucrania implanta contratos militares con plazos fijos y registra unos 8.600 firmantes
Ucrania puso en marcha en junio de 2026 contratos militares con plazos definidos para Soldados de infantería y asalto, roles de combate y personal de apoyo. Según el informe, aproximadamente 8.600 ciudadanos, civiles y militares, firmaron bajo el régimen inicial. El Ministerio de Defensa analiza sus comentarios para preparar un proyecto de ley sobre la reforma del ejército, mientras algunos soldados cuestionan la justicia y el cumplimiento de las garantías de baja y prórroga.
Puntos clave
- Los tres tipos de contratos entraron en vigor el 15 de junio de 2026.
- Los contratos de infantería y asalto duran entre 6 y 14 meses.
- Los contratos de combate y de base tienen una duración de 24 meses.
- Aproximadamente 8.600 ciudadanos, incluidos civiles y militares, firmaron los contratos iniciales.
- La duración de la prórroga posterior se calcula individualmente según la duración del servicio y la frecuencia de las misiones de combate.
- Los salarios de los soldados de infantería y asaltoIBILITIES Augustus rose de unos 120.000 a 300.000–460.000 UAН.
- El Ministerio de Defensa analizará las opiniones de los militares para preparar un futuro proyecto de reforma del ejército.
Por qué importa
Los contratos con plazos fijos son un elemento central de la reforma militarBJ ukrainske: introducen periodos de servicio definidos para distintas funciones y reorganizan la relación entre el Estado y sus efectivos. Aunque los primeros contratoscores registros reaching about 8.600 firmantes, the number is relatively modest compared with the reported strength of the armed forces. The structure of the contracts and the military feedback are also expected to shape the future legislative proposal.
Qué ha ocurrido
The first stage of Ukraine's army reform began in mid-June 2026. An experimental government resolution introduced three fixed-term contracts: infantry and assault contracts lasting 6 to 14 months, and combat and base contracts lasting 24 months. Infantry and assault contracts are for infantry soldiers and assault troops; combat contracts cover drone pilots, operators of ground robotic complexes and artillerymen; base contracts cover support personnel. The infantry and assault term is six months for demobilized personnel, 10 months for serving soldiers and 14 months for recruits.
Approximately 8,600 Ukrainians, both civilians and service members, signed the contracts introduced in summer 2026. The contracts promise a guaranteed deferment from military service of more than six months, with its precise duration determined individually. Pay was also increased, with the most substantial changes reported for infantry soldiers and assault troops.
The Defence Ministry is analysing feedback on motivational contracts to determine which provisions of the experimental resolution should be included in a future army-reform bill. It is also developing a new contract system that would allow personnel planning long-term service to sign longer contracts with a package of benefits. A previously announced phased release of mobilized service members had not moved beyond announcements and forecasts at the time of reporting.
Cómo lo cuentan las fuentes ucranianas
Ukrainian reporting focuses on the adoption and terms of the contracts, the categories of personnel eligible to sign them, substantial pay changes and concerns about fairness and enforceability. It also highlights that the previously announced release of mobilized personnel has so far remained within announcements and forecasts.
Dónde difieren las versiones
Some service members criticized the contracts as unfair and biased toward recruits. They also expressed distrust that the contracts would ensure discharge and the promised deferment after the service term ends. The Defence Ministry is reviewing this feedback as it prepares the future legislative proposal.
Contexto
Ukraine began the first stage of a new army reform in mid-June 2026. The fixed-term contract model is intended for personnel across combat, infantry and support functions. Alongside the experimental contracts, the Defence Ministry is developing longer-term contracts with a package of benefits for those intending to remain in service for many years.