President Vladimir Putin last week ordered Russia’s first conscription since World War Two, which will see hundreds of thousands of extra citizens sent to fight in Ukraine.
A signal of readiness for the conscripts is broadcast by Moscow. The Russian Ministry of Defense announced today Wednesday that conscripted reservists in Kaliningrad region have begun training for combat at the base of the Russian Baltic Fleet.
“All enlisted military personnel are trained in small arms fire. In addition, civilians called up from the reserve are retraining their skills in the handling and maintenance of weapons, military and special equipment. the ministry said on its Telegram channel.
Training is also given to improve marksmanship skills and prepare military personnel for “bold actions on the battlefield”.
The president Vladimir Putin last week he ordered the first conscription in Russia since World War Two, which will see hundreds of thousands of extra citizens sent to fight in Ukraine, a decision that sparked strong protests in the country.
Russia maintains a significant military presence in Kaliningrad, a Russian enclave on the Baltic coast between Poland and Lithuania, members of NATO and the European Union. The Russian force there includes missiles capable to carry nuclear warheads, the Russian Baltic fleet and tens of thousands of soldiers.
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