Russia Expands Military Structures in Face of Wartime Realities
In a recent update on the war in Ukraine, the British Ministry of Defense revealed that Russia is expanding its military structures to adapt to the realities of wartime. The latest development is the creation of the 18th Combined Arms Army, according to a report by RBK-Ukraine.
The formation of the new army is expected to reinforce other units currently operating in the Kherson Oblast, including the 22nd Army Corps, which typically constitutes the Russian garrison in Crimea.
British intelligence suggests that the new army will primarily consist of mobilized personnel and will focus on defensive operations in southern Ukraine. “Russia is likely seeking to deploy more experienced units to fight in key areas. There is a real possibility that this has led to the recent redeployment of airborne troops from Kherson to the Orehovskiy sector, where fierce battles are taking place,” noted British intelligence.
Earlier, the military reported that Russia has begun forming new large formations to strengthen its ground forces in the occupied territory of Ukraine.
Russian authorities are prioritizing changes to the law to allow for the rapid recruitment of more men into the army. The State Duma has raised the maximum age for military service from 27 to 30 years, while maintaining the current minimum age of 18 years.
Additionally, the upper age limit for reserve mobilization has been raised, with senior officers now eligible for mobilization up to
How is Russia expanding its military structures in response to the conflict in Ukraine?
Russia Expands Military Structures to Adapt to Wartime Realities in Ukraine
Recent updates on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine reveal that Russia is expanding its military structures to better adapt to the realities of wartime. According to a report by RBK-Ukraine, the latest development is the creation of the 18th Combined Arms Army.
This new army is expected to provide reinforcement to the existing units operating in the Kherson Oblast, including the 22nd Army Corps, which typically serves as the Russian garrison in Crimea.
Reports from British intelligence indicate that the primary composition of the 18th Combined Arms Army will be mobilized personnel, and its focus will be on defensive operations in southern Ukraine. It is speculated that Russia aims to deploy more experienced units to key areas. As evidence, the recent redeployment of airborne troops from Kherson to the Orehovskiy sector, where intense battles are taking place, supports this claim.
Furthermore, the Russian authorities are prioritizing changes to the law to enable rapid recruitment of more men into the army. The State Duma has raised the maximum age for military service from 27 to 30 years, while maintaining the minimum age requirement of 18 years. The upper age limit for reserve mobilization has also been increased, allowing senior officers to be eligible for mobilization.
Overall, these developments highlight Russia’s efforts to strengthen its military presence in Ukraine and adapt to the changing dynamics of the conflict.
This is a concerning development, as it suggests Russia’s intention to further assert its influence in the region.
I hope this doesn’t escalate tensions between Russia and Ukraine even further.