Russia's desperate attempts to bolster its military forces have reached a new low, as officials in theLeningradregion have issued an urgent call for Ukrainian war veterans and formerSovietsoldiers to sign three-year contracts to strengthen air defence units. Following a series ofdevastating drone strikesthat targeted key oil export terminals, Russian authorities have been scrambling to shore up their defences.
In a striking move, they have appealed to seasoned veterans and ex-Soviet troops to rejoin the ranks, offering long-term commitments in exchange for their expertise. The region’s administration, rattled by the recent attacks, has turned to these soldiers, emphasising the critical need for experienced personnel to man advancedair defence systems. The recruitment drive comes asRussiaseeks toreplenish its military resourcesamid the ongoing conflict withUkraineand escalating tensions.
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Leningrad Governor Alexander Drozdenkosaidin a Telegram post on Friday (April 17) that new “mobile fire groups” will be stationed at key facilities to counter aerial threats. He urged veterans of the war in Ukraine, as well as former Soviet and Russian soldiers, to sign three-year contracts to man the units.
The region plans to add 54 of those air defence groups to its existing 80 units by June 1.
Drozdenko’s announcement followsrepeated strikes on major oil export hubsin the Leningrad region since mid-March. The attacks were at one point estimated to have contributed to anoverall 40% reduction in Russia’s oil export capacity- a key source of the Kremlin's revenue.
Since the start of the year, air defence systems have intercepted 243dronesin the Leningrad region, Drozdenkosaidearlier this week.
“We have the longest border with the countries of the unfriendly NATO bloc,” the governor said, referring to Estonia and Finland. “Our region has become not only a border area, but also a frontline area.”
Senior federal officials, including Russian Security Council SecretarySergei Shoiguand presidential aide Nikolai Patrushev, this week, accusedFinlandand theBaltic statesof allowing Ukraine to use their airspace for drone attacks against Russia. The four countries have denied Russia’s accusation.
Source: Daily Express :: World Feed
