Figure of 500,000 Russian army recruits over past year is overstated – UK intelligence

UK Defence Intelligence is inclined to believe that statements made about the replenishment of the Russian army in 2023 by another 500,000 people are an exaggeration.

Source: UK Defence Intelligence review dated 15 January on Twitter (X), as reported by European Pravda

Details: The review recalls the statement by Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian president and now Deputy Chairman of the Security Council, that another 500,000 people allegedly joined the Russian army in 2023.

"It is highly likely that this figure has been substantially inflated," the analysts say.

UK intelligence also believes it is highly likely that the main mobilisation burden falls on poorer regions and rural areas.

"In its efforts to meet recruitment targets, the Russian military has since April 2023 allowed school-leavers to sign contracts with the Russian army. Recent data published by Mediazona and the BBC Russian Service suggests that at least five Russians born in 2005 have died in the conflict," the review says.

Background: Sunday's review said that the Russian population is likely experiencing the impact of Russia's war against Ukraine on healthcare in Russia.

UK Defence Intelligence has also analysed the impact of FPV drones on the situation on the left bank of Kherson Oblast.

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