Russia Plans 16,000–20,000 Hospital Beds for Wounded Soldiers Near the Baltic States

In autumn 2026, Russia plans to add 16,000–20,000 beds in civilian hospitals for military use, primarily in the Northwestern Federal District near the Baltic states. This increase is 2.5–3.2 times higher than the estimated growth in military medical facilities between 2021 and 2026, indicating a significant expansion of military medical infrastructure.