Russia staffs 4 battalions to be deployed in Ukraine with teachers

STANISLAV POHORILOV – TUESDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER 2022, 08:40

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has reported that Russia is forming four motor rifle battalions to be deployed in Ukraine. Officer positions in these battalions are staffed by teachers from a military school.

Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook

Quote: "According to the available information, four motor rifle battalions are being formed on the basis of the 36th Separate Motor Rifle Brigade of the 29th Combined Arms Army of the Eastern Military District [of the Russian Armed Forces] whose base is in the town of Borzya in the Zabaikal Krai."

Details: Officer positions in these battalions are staffed by teachers of the Far Eastern Higher Combined Arms Command School.

The General Staff reported that Russia has taken these measures to replenish losses its forces are suffering in Ukraine.

Previously: As of 19 September, Russia has lost approximately 54,650 military personnel in Ukraine.

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