Russian Defense Minister Shoigu, who continues to invade Ukraine and is at odds with the West, has announced plans to form a new large-scale military unit this year. The British Ministry of Defense says that while Russia has been successful in recruiting soldiers, it is facing difficulties in training and lack of equipment to form troops.
The Ukrainian Air Force announced on the 26th that the Russian military launched an attack with 12 drones and shot down the aircraft, while the Russian Ministry of Defense also reported that a cross-border rocket was fired at Belgorod Oblast in western Russia, which borders Ukraine. The attack is said to have taken place, and fighting between the two sides continues.
At a meeting held at the Ministry of Defense on the 20th of this month, Russia's Defense Minister Shoigu revealed, ``There are plans to form a large-scale force with 14 divisions and 16 brigades, totaling 30 corps, by the end of this year.'' I made it.
He also emphasized that Russia will "continue to improve the strength and strength of the Russian military against new threats."
Last month, President Putin signed a presidential decree establishing the Moscow Military District, which includes the capital Moscow, and the Leningrad Military District, which includes the second city of St. Petersburg, regarding the jurisdiction of the Russian military. In response, there are also moves to strengthen the defense of Russia's northwest.
Regarding the new troops mentioned by Defense Minister Shoigu, the British Ministry of Defense said on the 25th, ``Russia's efforts to gather contract soldiers and others have been successful, and there is a high possibility that it will be able to deploy sufficient forces.However, the ability to conduct training remains "With limited capacity and outdated equipment becoming widespread, it is likely that the country will continue to struggle with issues such as human resources," he said.