Mobilised Russian reservists arrive in Ukraine wearing civilian clothes – General Staff

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — SATURDAY, 15 OCTOBER 2022, 18:46

Mobilised Russian soldiers are so poorly equipped that troops in a Russian unit that has arrived in the city of Polohy, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, are partly dressed in civilian clothing.

Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 18:00 on 15 October

Quote: "The issue of material support for conscripted servicemen of the occupation forces remains problematic.

For example, a unit of the Russian Federation in which personnel are dressed partly in civilian clothing has been seen in the city of Polohy in Zaporizhzhia Oblast."

Details: The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue to work on finding possible ways of replenishing units that have suffered losses fighting on the territory of Ukraine.

Commanders of all levels in the Russian Navy have reportedly started a campaign to persuade their personnel doing regular military service to transition to contract-based service.

Military personnel are offered generous remuneration, an improved benefits package and a guarantee of service beyond the frontline.

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