the number was revealed at the Center for Disaster Management – UNIAN
The department notes that these forces will not have a significant impact on the overall situation, given the level of losses in the Russian Federation.
The situation in Syria forced Russia to urgently withdraw its military forces from bases in the country. These forces may end up at the front in Ukraine, but will not significantly affect the overall situation, said Andrei Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council.
According to him, as of the summer of 2024, there were about 6,000-7,500 Russian military personnel in Syria, including representatives of private military companies.
“Accordingly, even if all these military personnel are transferred to the Russian Federation and subsequently sent to war against Ukraine, this will not significantly affect the situation at the front, given the rather high daily…
