Russian Defence Secretary Sergei Shoigu announced on Tuesday (January, 17th) that the size of the Armed Forces will be increased to 1.5 million servicemen between 2023 and 2026. In particular, two new strategic territorial formations of the Armed Forces will be established.
Ранее на ИА REX: Путин принял решение увеличить численность Вооружённых сил России
The announcement was made at a conference with secretary deputies, commanders-in-chief of the Armed Forces and commanders of the troop branches.
Mr Shoigu pointed out that the decision was made by Russian president Vladimir Putin.We can ensure the military security of the state and defend our new regions and our crucial infrastructure only by strengthening key structural components of the Armed Forces, Shoigu added.
As the ИА REX has previously reported, Defence Secretary ordered to organise complete support of the troops involved in the military operation.
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