“Despite the difficult epidemiological situation that caused skeptical forecasts and public concerns, the appeal in accordance with the decree of the President of Russia dated March 30, 2020 No. 232 was completed with due quality and on time,” RIA Novosti reports.
It is noted that “military service and military units and bodies of 135 thousand people are called up and sent to the Armed Forces of Russia”.
In May, the press service of the Eastern Military District reported that up to 80% of BBO draftees will serve in the home region due to the threat of the spread of coronavirus infection COVID-19.
The spring draft for military service began on April 1.