War in Ukraine. Russian ranks are growing: intelligence has revealed how many are currently fighting in Ukraine

Currently, there are 474 thousand people on the territory of Ukraine. soldiers of the Russian forces. This number has increased significantly since the beginning of the year, Vadim Skibickis, the deputy head of Ukraine’s military intelligence, said on the air of Ukrainian television “Apostropha”.

“Currently, the ground component of the enemy in our territory is about 474 thousand. of the military. Until 2024 at the beginning of the year, this number varied from 450 to 460 thousand. soldiers Mobilization is taking place, but by forming so-called reserve regiments and deploying additional units,” he said.

According to a military intelligence official, Russia has managed to significantly reduce the time it takes to train new infantry units and is speeding up the training of professional soldiers. He noted that it takes only 27 days to prepare an infantryman for battle. During this time, he is given individual training, platoon training and combat coordination.

Meanwhile, military intelligence representative Andrijus Jusovas added that Russia is also rapidly recruiting artillerymen, tankers and other specialized soldiers. This is said to be done through early school leaving and cash incentives for attending courses.

According to Ukrainian intelligence, conventional Russian infantry are currently suffering the most casualties.

It is noted that about 80 percent The infantry equipment used by the Russians has been restored or modernized and only 20 percent. consists of new tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, etc.

This is a maximum of 200 new tanks per year produced in Russia, intelligence officials said.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine noted that in March alone, Ukrainian defenders destroyed 28,200 Russian fighters and 5,039 pieces of their weapons and military equipment.