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Vladimir Putin says 318,000 mobilised into Russian armed forces: Report

Russia-Ukraine War: Vladimir Putin on Sept. 21 announced a "partial mobilisation" amid a series of military setbacks in Ukraine.

Published on: Nov 4, 2022, 17:22:35 IST
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia had mobilised 318,000 people into its armed forces, Interfax reported.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian President Vladimir Putin is seen. (AFP)
Russia-Ukraine War: Russian President Vladimir Putin is seen. (AFP)

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Putin on Sept. 21 announced a "partial mobilisation" amid a series of military setbacks in Ukraine. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said that the move would see 300,000 reservists drafted for service.

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