Shoigu said that Russia plans to mobilize about 300 thousand people
In addition, Shoigu announced the so-called official number of Russians killed in the war against Ukraine since February 24: 5937 people.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu stated this in his video message.
Three hundred thousand people in Russia will be partially mobilized: those who have served have a military specialty and combat experience,” he said.
In addition, Shoigu announced the so-called official number of Russians killed in the war against Ukraine on February 24. According to him, this number is 5937 people.
The Russian Minister of Defense promised that students would not be drafted. And those who serve on conscription will not be sent to fight in Ukraine.
Shoigu's appeal had a place for the usual propaganda statements. He again complained that Russia was allegedly at war with the collective West, not Ukraine.
It is worth recalling that according to the latest data from the Ukrainian General Staff, 55,000 Russian invaders have already died in Ukraine.
Artur Zayonts specialises in news from the frontline. A historian by education, Arthur has always sought to bring depth and context to his journalistic work.
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