Russia Sends 87,000 of 300K Mobilized People to Ukraine

Russia has sent around 87,000 people out of 300,000 called up as part of its partial mobilization to Ukraine.

"After additional training and combat coordination, 87,000 people were sent to the combat areas where the tasks of special military operation (SVO) are being carried out," Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said at a conference call on Tuesday.

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He said that about 3,000 instructors who received combat experience during the NWO were involved in working with the mobilized.

“The combat coordination of the formed units is being completed at the training grounds. The main efforts are focused on field training, the ability to use communications, navigation and reconnaissance. Over 3,000 instructors who have gained combat experience during a special military operation have been involved in the work,” Shoigu said.

According to him, the training centers train the crews of combat vehicles and tanks, artillerymen, snipers, specialists of unmanned aerial vehicles, electronic warfare and others.

Shoigu thanked the deputies of the State Duma and senators of the Federation Council "for  prompt adoption of laws aimed at increasing the social security of called-up citizens, who retain jobs, support is provided to members of their families."

"Citizens called up for military service by mobilization are given a financial allowance in accordance with their position, but not less than 195,000 rubles per calendar month," he stated.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said partial mobilization in the country had been completed, and added that a separate decree, according to the conclusion of the state legal department of the presidential administration, is not required.

“We inform you that a decree is not needed, we have the conclusion of the state legal department of the presidential administration on this matter. Accordingly, the end has been set, partial mobilization has been completed,” Peskov told reporters today.