What
- Zelensky estimates Russia could draft 300,000 additional troops after mid-September elections.
- Goal cited: Russia may reach 500,000 troops in a peripheral mobilisation targeting far regions by 2027.
- Kyiv reports ongoing battles in Donbas and gains in southeastern Ukraine.
- Ukraine warns of a difficult winter due to intensified Russian strikes and energy grid risks.
- Ukraine seeks new air defenses and funding, including SAMP/T and PAC interceptors, to 2028.
Where
🇭🇰 Hong Kong (outlet HQ)
topics: Politics, Energy · language: eng
When
published 23 Aug, 14:14Z
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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3364985/putin-wants-draft-300000-new-troops-war-ukraines-zelensky-says
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