A Ukrainian military intelligence official stated that Russia has surpassed its recruitment goal of 430,000 soldiers for 2024, achieving 440,000 recruits. This trend is expected to continue in 2025, with plans for an additional 343,000 soldiers. Recruitment efforts are bolstered by financial incentives and reaching recruitment targets ahead of schedule. A significant portion of new recruits is intended to replace combat losses in ongoing conflicts. These developments highlight Russia's significant investment in military recruitment and its strategies to sustain troop levels amid ongoing hostilities in Ukraine.
A top Ukrainian official reported that Russia exceeded its recruitment targets, fulfilling plans and even boosting them significantly as the conflict continues into 2025.
Maj. Gen. Vadim Skibitsky noted that Russia easily filled recruitment goals, revealing current efforts to drastically reinforce troop numbers through cash incentives and flexible targets.
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