Russia is preparing children to fight - GUR

In Russia, military training is being extended to children. In particular, in a short period, 500 cadet classes and about a thousand Yunarmiya classes were opened in Belgorod and the Belgorod region. This was reported by the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

Also, according to the GUR, in Belgorod, on the basis of the local branch of DOSAAF (Voluntary Society for Assistance to the Army, Aviation and Navy of Russia), basic military training courses are open for those who wish to serve in the army, but do not have the relevant experience.

Course graduates are encouraged to sign a contract with the Russian Armed Forces, the GUR says.

The GUR also said that the local authorities of the border zones are transferring a number of objects related to the war into the depths of Russian territory.

Earlier, United Russia proposed to restore the system of military training in Russia in order to conduct "as many practical exercises" with schoolchildren, and to master military-applied sports in physical education classes: cross-country, power gymnastics, overcoming an obstacle course, elements of hand-to-hand combat.

In addition, they propose to hold military sports games such as Zarnitsa or Eaglet, as these events "prepare schoolchildren for military service."