russians have started recruiting officers to the russian General Staff Academy, probably among the military who have gained real combat experience in Ukraine. This is stated in a recent intelligence report published by the UK Ministry of Defense, UNN reports.
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Intelligence officials explained that the recruitment of officers to the General Staff Academy started on December 1. The russian Defense Ministry said that more than 60% of the military personnel have combat experience.
British analysts say that these are soldiers who took part in the war against Ukraine.
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The ministry added that the academy's students usually hold ranks between major and major general (equivalent to a one-star general in the NATO system) and have the potential for higher command.
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Although a significant number of russian specialists are involved in operations in Syria, the war in Ukraine has provided combat experience for many mid-level russian officers.
British intelligence is confident that in the coming years, this generation of officers could influence the future of the Russian army and how the russian command will use the experience of the war in Ukraine.
To recap,
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that Ukraine has also liberated 50% of its territory from Russian control.