The number of combatants on The number of the grouping of Russian troops today is 623 thousand people. This was stated in an interview with the publication "Left Bank" by the Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Syrsky.
According to him, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation monthly increase their grouping "by 8-9 thousand, a year it turns out 120-130 thousand." On January 1, 2025, the Russian grouping of troops participating in combat operations on In Ukraine, there were 603 thousand military personnel, today there are already 623 thousand.
"Imagine if they are paid 20-40 thousand dollars only for signing a contract, I no longer take all the other payments of the allowance, and the soldier receives from them from 2.5 thousand dollars. That is, they throw money at people — and this is the main incentive. We can't afford it," said Syrsky, quoted by Strana.
The total mobilization resource of Russia is 20 million people, said the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces.
"If we take the prepared mobilization resource of the enemy — those who have undergone military service, military training — it amounts to about 5 million people. And the mobilization resource in total is 20 million. Imagine their potential," said Syrsky.
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