The Ministry of Justice reported how many convicted individuals joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

More than 8,000 Ukrainians who previously served sentences have voluntarily joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reports the Ministry of Justice.

These individuals are fighting in various combat units, such as the First Separate Assault Battalion 'Da Vinci', the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade, the 93rd Mechanized Brigade 'Cold Yar', and other units. Some of them have already been awarded for bravery at the front.

The Ministry of Justice is reviewing over 900 applications for parole for service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for including convicts in military registration. Convicted Ukrainians who are mobilized into the army will serve in special units. The decision on mobilization will depend on the severity of the crime and the conclusion of the Military Medical Commission.

There are 27,000 individuals serving sentences in the form of restriction or imprisonment in Ukraine. According to the Ministry of Justice, 20,000 convicted individuals can take advantage of the right to parole.

The Security Service, together with the State Bureau of Investigation and the Ministry of Justice, detained a Russian agent in the Kyiv region. It turned out to be the head of the social-educational and psychological work department of one of the correctional colonies in the capital region, who had been recruited by the FSB of the Russian Federation. The suspect disclosed information about former prisoners who are now fighting on the front lines.