autumn conscription into the Russian army is taking place as usual – Kommersant

The head of the State Duma Defense Committee, Andrei Kartapolov, said that the autumn conscription into the Russian army is taking place without incidents or complaints. According to him, no scandals or incidents related to the conduct of conscription events have been recorded in any of the regions of the country.

“We don’t hear anything about the conscription, either in the news or in public speeches by deputies and social activists. This means that there are no problems – and those that do suddenly arise are resolved promptly and competently,” Mr. Kartapolov said in an interview “Parliamentary newspaper”. The politician called the absence of high-profile scandalous news about conscription a sign of the quality work of Russian military registration and enlistment offices.

September 29, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed decree on conscription for compulsory military service. According to the document, 130 thousand people will be drafted into the army in the fall.

Citizens liable for military service who are from 18 to 27 years of age fit for health reasons and who are not in the reserve will be called up. The autumn conscription began on October 1 and will end on December 31, 2023. Deputy Head of the Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Vladimir Tsimlyansky emphasizedthat conscripts will not be sent to new regions to participate in military operations there. After completing military service, they will be promptly dismissed and sent home, he assured.

Alexander Kislov