Russian Military Shortens Training Cycles Amid Manpower Strain

Russia is reducing its military training cycles to sustain troop numbers on the Ukrainian front. GUR intercepts and UK MOD analysis confirm that basic training is now often limited to just three weeks, especially in regional facilities like Chelyabinsk. Recruits are rushed through tactical basics and deployed to staging areas such as Rostov-on-Don with little preparation. Analysts warn this compromises operational effectiveness and reflects serious strain on Russia’s manpower system.Sources