Ukrainian intelligence reportedly has gathered information that Moscow is planning a new round of civilian conscripts, inducting half a million men into the military ranks to fill slots on the front lines of the Ukraine invasion, Politico Europe reports.
The Kremlin will target this drive for fodder in key urban industrial areas, the Main Military Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry reports, indicating the Russians are desperate for troops because these are likely workers. The drive will start January 15th, with a likely goal of starting a Spring offensive, the Ukrainian intelligence official said.