Putin Announces 'Partial' Military Mobilization

International

21-09-2022, 09:39

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INA- sources

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a “partial” military mobilization in Russia during a televised address Wednesday morning.

“Mobilization measures will begin today, Sept. 21,” Putin said.

A decree on mobilization had already been signed, and Putin said he would inform lawmakers of both houses of Russia’s parliament in writing later Wednesday.
Partial mobilization will target Russia’s military reserves, which were estimated last year to include about 2 million men.

“Only those citizens currently in the reserve will be subject to a call-up for military service, first and foremost those who have served in the ranks of the Armed Forces,” Putin said in the pre-recorded video address.

source: the Moscow times