Russia now sends mobilized men to front in 5 to 7 days because its losses outrun its recruits, Ukrainian commander says
Fewer clashes on some fronts show Russia is running out of men, a Ukrainian drone-brigade commander claims.
Russia is now dispatching mobilized men to the front line within five to seven days, according to Ukraine's "Achilles" drone brigade commander Yurii Fedorenko. The country's losses have outpaced its ability to replace them, forcing it to send barely trained troops into battle and recruit foreigners for pay, Fedorenko told the FREEDOM channel.
The "Achilles" drone brigade, known for its aerial and ground drones, ranks fourth among Ukraine's Defense Forces in terms of targets hit and destroyed. Fedorenko described a practice that has become common across Russia's army: mobilized men go from call-up to combat in a matter of days. However, even this accelerated process still involves gathering, equipping, and moving the troops.
Despite the rush, Russia is resorting to paying foreign fighters to join its ranks, using oil money to fund the war. Fedorenko urged attention to the source of Moscow's funding for the conflict. The accelerated mobilization is a response to Russia's losses and a decline in clashes along parts of the front. Fedorenko concluded that at some point, Russia will run out of men to sustain the pace of earlier periods.
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