Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu revealed who will be called to the mobilization. He explained that they are people who have served in the Armed Forces, have a military profession necessary for the Army and have combat experience.
Following the announcement by Russian President Vladimir Putin of a partial mobilization, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu revealed who will be called up for service. He explained that they are people who:
- Have served in the Armed Forces
- Have a military profession required for the Army
- They have combat experience
- He pointed out that the students will not be mobilized.
“We have a huge mobilization resource. We have almost 25 million people who have served and have a military profession,” he said.
According to the minister, in the partial mobilization 300,000 reservists will be recruited. He stated that the measure is carried out to control the territories already liberated during the military operation.
Shortly after Putin’s announcement, the Decree ‘On the declaration of partial mobilization in the Russian Federation’ was published on the Kremlin website, according to which the mobilization activities would start this Wednesday, September 21.
Taking into account the experience of the military operation in Ukraine, the recruits will receive additional military training before being sent to the units.
Putin has explained that he has adopted the measure “to defend the Homeland, its sovereignty and territorial integrity.” “To protect Russia and the people, we will use all means at our disposal,” he declared.
