Russia Initiates Autumn Draft, Mobilizing 120,000 Young Men
Moscow begins its fall conscription drive, calling up 120,000 men amid ongoing military operations.
Russia has commenced its autumn military draft, a process that will mobilize 120,000 young men between October and December. Footage circulating shows recruits undergoing medical examinations, receiving their uniforms, and boarding buses.
Officials have stated that these conscripts will not be sent to fight in Ukraine. This assertion follows the military's previous acknowledgment that conscripts were deployed in the conflict in 2022. The current draft is separate from any potential mobilization efforts related to ongoing military operations.
The conscription drive targets Russian men within a specific age range and is a regular component of the country's military staffing. The duration of service for conscripts typically aligns with established military policy, though specific deployments can vary.