A Ukrainian intelligence official said on Saturday that Moscow is to recall another 500,000 troops from the reserve forces this January, after recalling about 300,000 last September, while Moscow has yet to confirm the news.
The British newspaper “The Guardian” quoted Vadym Skibitsky, deputy head of Ukraine’s military intelligence, as saying that the new Russian army recruits will be part of new attacks during the spring and summer.
Ukrainians believe these attacks will take place in the east and south.
Russia did not immediately comment on these reports.
The Guardian believed that this information shows that Russia has no intention of ending the war, which has been going on since February 24.
But Russian President Vladimir Putin last December thought it made no sense to call in more reserve forces, noting that half of them were deployed in Ukraine, where they are fighting.
Putin has repeatedly said that there is no need to expand the scope of the partial military mobilization he announced last September.
On September 21, Putin announced a partial military mobilization in the country due to the war in Ukraine, announcing the call-up of 300,000 reservists.
However, there are Western reports, according to the British network “Sky News”, that Russia continues to draw reserves in a secret way.
Details of the packing decision from last September.
Details of the decision of last September 21st
Putin has ordered the Defense Ministry and the Chiefs of Staff to implement a partial mobilization.
Putin said he signed a presidential decree to implement a partial general mobilization.
300,000 reserve forces will be called up, according to the decision.
The recalled will receive military training before being deployed.
The decision applies to those with previous military experience.
Source: SkyNews
