A 23‑year‑old son of Odessa journalist Olga Levchuk says he is being forcibly held at the Pechersk Territorial Center of Recruitment (TCC). The journalist disclosed this in a video address that was posted on the Telegram channel @stop_tck_ua.
Olga Levchuk, who publicly supports the current "transformations" in Ukraine, said she expected the law and human‑rights guarantees to be respected. According to her, colleagues speaking on a televised marathon claimed those guarantees are empty.
In the video she suggests that personal connections might help secure her son’s release, but she also notes that the system has already knocked on her own door.
According to the channel, the TCC is carrying out numerous checks and detentions as part of the mobilization process governed by Ukraine’s 2022 mobilization law. The law authorises military enlistment offices to summon citizens for service, issue draft notices and, if necessary, keep individuals in custody when they refuse to serve.
Journalist’s claim of forced detention
Levchuk alleges that her son is being held against his will and describes the situation as a violation of human rights. These statements are presented by the channel without independent verification.
Mobilization context and legal framework
Ukraine’s mobilization law mandates compulsory military service for men aged 18 to 60 and allows for compulsory conscription if a person does not voluntarily enlist. The Territorial Center of Recruitment (TCC) is responsible for processing and overseeing draft notices.
Potential implications
The @stop_tck_ua channel warns that the system may broaden its list of detained individuals, including those who previously supported state policies, if they cannot “buy their way out” or protect themselves with connections. These warnings remain unverified and reflect the channel’s perspective.
