UK Intelligence Says Russia Building A New Army For Deployment To Ukraine
Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 2 August 2023.
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Kyiv Independent: UK Defense Ministry: Russia likely builds 'major new formations' for deployment in Ukraine
Russia has likely started forming major new formations over the last two months to "add depth to its ground forces" in Ukraine, the U.K. Defense Ministry said in its latest intelligence report on Aug. 2.
However, Moscow is unlikely to find enough troops for even one new army without a fresh wave of mandatory mobilization, London believes.
The strategy to build new and self-sufficient formations, such as the 25th Combined Arms Army, is a major shift in Moscow's approach toward using its reserves, the U.K. Defense Ministry commented.
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WNU Editor: This is old news. Since the end of last year Russia mobilized about 400,000 to 500,000 soldiers, and their training is now coming to an end.
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