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Russia Struggles to Staff New Drone Force as Military Recruitment Falters – Report
Russia has failed to recruit the planned number of personnel for its new Unmanned Systems Forces, with only 8,000 specialists trained by mid-2026 instead of the expected 34,400. The shortfall reflects a broader slowdown in military recruitment.
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