Russia Plans to Mobilize 500,000 Personnel by Autumn, Prepares for New Fronts

Russia is preparing an autumn mobilization of 500,000 personnel, according to Andriy Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation. Kovalenko stated that some conscripts will be sent to the eastern front within two weeks to address personnel shortages, while others will undergo a month of training to potentially open a new front. This assessment aligns with earlier intelligence reports that Russia has struggled to meet its 2026 contract recruitment targets, having signed…