Nearly 580,000 Russian soldiers fighting against Ukraine
This figure represents one of the largest military operations as of yet in the 21st Century, and signals Moscow's determination to maintain its aggressive posture in the region.
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Ukraine’s Defense Minister: Russian army is building up forces and creating new brigades
Russia approaches half its military expansion goals while recruiting from North Korea, Africa, and Asia.
Bloomberg: Russia to boost military spending by 27% in 2025
Russia's 2025 draft budget reveals a continued shift towards a war economy, with defense spending set to reach 6.2% of GDP, according to documents reviewed by Bloomberg.
Russian KABs have received an upgrade, increasing range and improving flight correction
Russia has upgraded its Universal Planning and Correction Module (UMPC) system. This enhancement to the UMPC, which converts conventional free-fall bombs into guided glide bombs, potentially increases the range and effectiveness of Russian aerial strikes.
Russian Armed Forces receive new BMP-3 and BMD-4M vehicles
The Russian Armed Forces have received a batch of new BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles and BMD-4M airborne fighting vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with additional protection kits to guard against drone attacks and cumulative ammunition damage.
Russia continues modernization of T-80BVM tank for war against Ukraine with specialized cage armor
The Russian T-80BVM tank is the latest entry in the T-80 family. Through modernizing the tank, Russia aims to increase combat capabilities in three basic categories: firepower, protection and mobility.
UK intel: Russian regime’s demand for loyalty over skills on display in general’s arrest
Arrest of allegedly competent Russian General Popov, who was earlier dismissed for criticizing the military leadership, will likely further dismay troops concerned about loyalty prioritized over skills, per UK intelligence.
Ukrainian forces repel seven Russian attacks near Krynky and in the Orikhiv sector in southern Ukraine
In the operational zone of the Southern Defense Forces, Ukrainian defenders repelled four attacks by Russian forces on the left bank of the Dnipro near Krynok and three in the Orikhiv sector - near Staromayorske and Robotyno.
US State Dept: Russia has almost completely reconstituted militarily
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell asserts that Russia has nearly fully rebuilt its military after Ukraine invasion losses, a statement at odds with the Pentagon and European allies' assessments, as reported by Defense News.
UK intel: Russia forming new army corps in northwest near Finnish, Estonian borders
As Russia builds the 44th Army Corps close to Finland and the Baltic nations, British intelligence says it remains to be seen if the formation will be left to garrison there or rapidly sent to join Russia's Ukraine invasion like previous newly-formed units.
Lithuania intel: Russia can wage war in Ukraine for at least two years at current intensity
Lithuanian intelligence reports that high oil prices and support from allies enable Russia to sustain its war in Ukraine for two more years, while Russia also receives matériel from Iran, North Korea, and microchips from China.
One dead, one wounded in Russian indiscriminate shelling of Kharkiv Oblast villages
Russia continues to multiply war crimes by killing civilians in eastern Ukraine.
UK intel: Russia’s proposed 65 and 70 military contract age limit would reduce mobilization requirements
Russia bids to cut mobilization drives by introducing a draft law to hike age limits on military contracts from 51 to 65 for troops and to 70 for officers, binding them for life service, per UK intelligence.
UK intel: Over 1,000 Russian military bribery cases point to deep corruption problems
An investigation by an independent Russian paper reveals endemic corruption in the Russian military via bribes for services ranging from leave to avoiding frontline deployment, per UK intelligence.
UK Intel: Russia moves to integrate Wagner Group into National Guard
Rosgvardia is reportedly offering Wagner volunteers six-month contracts for Ukraine and nine-month deals for Africa.
British Intel reveals massive Russian tank losses in Ukraine
Russian Ground Forces have lost more tanks in Ukraine over the past two years than the largest European armies have at their disposal, according to British Intelligence.
Bloomberg: War with Ukraine sparks labor shortage in Russia
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has aggravated a labor shortage that poses a challenge to its military and economic objectives, as workers seek higher pay and more options in a tight market.
Russia increases its army by 170,000 troops
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to increase the size of Russia's armed forces by 170,000 troops. The army will be expanded to 1.32 million military personnel, while the total personnel of Russia's military is now set at 2.21 million, according to the decree, published on 1 December.
Russia expands Armed Forces by nearly 170,000 personnel
According to the decree issued by Russian President Vladimir Putin on 1 December, the established strength of the Armed Forces will be expanded to 2,209,130, including 1,320,000 military personnel.
Battle of Avdiivka: Russia strangles Ukrainian stronghold
Avdiivka stands firm against the Russian onslaught even though the forces of the opposing sides are unequal.