Approximately 490 thousand military personnel entered Russian military service on a contractual or voluntary basis. This was stated by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu at an expanded meeting of the Board of Directors of the Ministry of Defense. Interfax.
As Shoigu said, more than one and a half thousand people apply for military service every day.
“This year alone, nearly 490 thousand contracted and volunteer soldiers were recruited,” he said.
According to him, more than four thousand students have voluntarily taken academic leave and are currently “conducting combat missions.”
He also stated that the number of foreign volunteers increased 7 times. The head of the Ministry of Defense emphasized that more than 650 thousand military personnel have gained combat experience.
During the board meeting, Shoigu also reportedHe said that Russia plans to increase the number of contracted military personnel to 745 thousand people by the end of 2024, taking into account the recruitment of new formations.
Previously Russian paratroopers and special forces I started teaching Use NATO weapons.