Russia's Military Personnel Crisis and Mobilization Plans

Russia is facing significant personnel shortages across its military forces in 2026, including high casualty rates (83,000-145,000 troops lost) and recruitment failures for its new drone force, while simultaneously planning to mobilize up to 100,000 additional troops for potential northern offensives. Ukrainian intelligence is monitoring Russia's mobilization intentions and military expansion scenarios.

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