The father of a Russian serviceman went to the conflict zone after learning that his son, serving under contract in the Donetsk region, had been wounded. The report comes from RIA News and adds a human dimension to the unfolding events in the area.
A fighter who uses the call sign “Marine” was moved away from Mariupol following a gunshot wound to the neck. The injured warrior, who later received medical care, phoned his mother and learned that his father had enlisted again and had traveled to the battlefield under a contract with the defense ministry.
“He said his son could not fight, so he offered to go in his place,” the soldier known by the call sign “Sailor” recounted. He added, “After I was injured, I returned, and now we are together again.”
According to the same account, the father, a former serviceman, had participated in the second Chechen campaign and later left active duty. He is reportedly part of a reconnaissance unit, while his son prepares to advance as a senior battery officer in training and development programs for battlefield leadership.
Earlier reports described a separate community effort in Buryatia where two brothers launched a volunteer movement to repair vehicles for military personnel taking part in a special operation, underscoring local civilian support for the ongoing conflict.
In August, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed legislation that raised the draft age, a development that continues to influence the scale and composition of the armed forces involved in the conflict. The move has sparked discussion about recruitment, service obligations, and the broader implications for families and communities across the country. [Source attribution: Reuters and associated briefings]