Recent intelligence briefing from the UK’s Ministry of Defence suggests that Russia is aiming to enhance its military capabilities, but it is doubtful that they will be able to recruit sufficient new personnel to form an entirely new army.
The ministry noted that Russia has expanded the age range for conscription and primarily utilized mobilized reservists to fill the ranks of existing military units.
Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 2 August 2023.
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