Russian armed forces are reportedly forming new assault and reconnaissance brigades, which will focus their operations in the Donbas region.
) notes that it"remains unclear" how the Kremlin intends to equip the new brigades, given ongoing recruitment difficulties.reported on Monday that the Russian armed forces have begun actively recruiting for fresh brigades that will be trained to conduct reconnaissance at"tactical depth," according to Moscow military officials who spoke with the outlet.
The goal of the new formations is to"overcome" Ukrainian defensive positions, with particular focus on Kyiv's positions in the eastern Donbas region, reported. Since launching its counteroffensive in early June, Ukraine has continued to chip away at Russian-occupied territory in the eastern and southern portions of the country, and have successfully regraded some of Moscow's key military infrastructure stationed on the Crimean Peninsula.
Russian soldiers patrol a street on April 11, 2022, in Volnovakha in the Donetsk region of Ukraine. Russia is reportedly continuing efforts to expand its military but the Institute for the Study of War examines recruiting and staffing issues.
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