Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov signed the order on compulsory military service. The Ministry reported this in its own report telegram channel.
It is planned to enlist 133 thousand people between the ages of 18-30 in Russia from October 1 to December 31.
“I give orders to ensure the organization and execution of the draft,” the document states.
Yesterday Russian President Vladimir Putin signed annual decree on autumn conscription.
As of January 1, the upper limit of compulsory military service age in the Russian Federation has been increased from 27 to 30. How noted Senators raised the age in order to “meet the conscripts who want to serve, but do not have time due to everyday and family concerns”, said Chairman of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko.
Previously at the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces details revealed draft in the fall.
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Source: Gazeta
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