MOSCOW – Russia has completed its autumn military draft and called up 135,000 conscripts for military service, the Russian Defence Ministry said.
„The autumn conscription of citizens for military service in 2025 has come to an end. According to Decree No. 690 of 29 September 2025 issued by the President of Russia, 135,000 conscripts were called up for military service in the Russian armed forces and other units and military formations this autumn,“ the ministry said in a statement.
As in previous military drafts, Russian conscripts had the right to choose military service in various military branches and armed services, taking into account their health and the results of a professional psychological selection, she said.
„Most recruits were assigned to training units and military formations, where they will learn to operate modern military equipment and acquire military specialisation. Special attention was paid to filling positions in scientific and research-production units, as well as sports clubs. A total of 680 recruits were assigned to scientific and research-production units, while 240 recruits from national teams in Olympic disciplines joined sports clubs,“ it said.
Military transport included 17 flights by military transport aircraft, 104 flights by civil aviation, 13 military and passenger trains, and also motor transport of military units. This was specified.
„Soldiers who had completed their mandatory military service were discharged on time and sent to their places of residence,“ the ministry said.
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