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31 August 2024

30 August 2024


Russia forming territorial defense units to support “liberation” of Kursk region - ISW

Russian authorities are creating new volunteer territorial defense units in response to the ongoing Ukrainian offensive in Kursk region, which suggests Vladimir Putin's reluctance to counter the offensive more extensively, including through general mobilization, fearing public discontent or a large-scale redeployment of troops due to possible disruptions of Russia’s own offensive efforts in eastern Ukraine.

29 August 2024

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