Russia prepares new mobilisation wave, which will concern Moscow – intelligence report
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine claims that Russia is preparing for a new mobilisation wave, during which Moscow residents will be targeted in particular.
Source: website of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine
Quote: "It is expected that the new mobilisation wave will be increasingly focused on the so-called "central regions" of Russia. In particular, the military commissariat [workers] have been arriving at factories in the capital in order to conduct "campaigns" among the local workers. These campaigns include moral pressure and sometimes intimidation."
Details: According to intelligence, men aged 40-55 who have served with the military before and have certain military specialisation are the top candidates for being recruited. Russians are also aiming their campaigns at migrants from the former Soviet republics. Men of recruitment age who turn to the authorities requesting Russian citizenship are offered to sign a contract for military service. The citizenship is then granted automatically.
In addition to that, according to Ukrainian intelligence, owners of commercial and private enterprises in Russia are being forced to make "voluntary" donations for the Russian army.
It is mentioned that sometimes, the sums amount to several million roubles.
Furthermore, Moscow residents are being forced to take part in "voluntary patrols" . Groups of 3-5 people are formed to patrol the main streets, squares, areas next to metro stations and large malls.
Their goal is to prevent any possible gatherings and potential protests. It is mentioned that any gathering of 20 people or more in Moscow is currently considered "suspicious".
Background: Earlier, analysts of the Institute for the Study of War reported that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin may announce the second wave of mobilisation in the coming days or even on 18 January.
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