Russia to Expand Military by 15,500 Personnel Amid Ukraine War

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Published: 2026-09-29T01:04:00Z
Category: military-and-conflict
Source: The Independent

Russia is set to expand its military by 15,500 personnel, marking the fourth time President Putin has ordered an increase in troop numbers this year. This expansion brings the total authorized armed forces personnel to 2,441,630, including 1,550,500 active-duty military personnel.

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