Russia’s Defense Ministry has acknowledged that conscripts are fighting in Ukraine
The Russian Ministry of Defense has recognized the participation of conscripts in the war in Ukraine. The agency also noted that some were taken prisoner by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This was reported by Radio Liberty,
Ukraine , Ukrainegate , 9 , March , 2022 | Ukraine News
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Today, the official representative of the Russian agency, Major General Konashenkov, said that conscripts were found in the units involved in the war. Earlier, Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin, claimed that only professional soldiers who had signed a contract with the armed forces were involved in the fighting.
Kremlin spokesman Dmytro Peskov said that before the invasion of Ukraine, all commanders were allegedly instructed to “categorically exclude the involvement of conscripts to perform any tasks in Ukraine.”
For the first time, the Russian occupation army has openly acknowledged that its servicemen have been taken prisoner in Ukraine. Previously, such reports were not commented on or denied. The number of those captured was not named. It was claimed that the authorities were “taking comprehensive measures” to release the prisoners and prevent future conscripts from engaging in hostilities.
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A regular press conference of captured Russian soldiers took place in Ukraine today, telling about new details of their invasion of Ukraine.
Let’s add
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the total combat losses of the Russian Federation as a result of the invasion of Ukraine in the personnel are approximately 12 thousand people.
Source: Ukrgate
