According to the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine report, on April 1, mobilization under the BARS-2021 program (Russiaʼs Special Combat Army Receive) will begin throughout russia. It will be held simultaneously with the planned conscription. This will be a cover for numerous mobilized people who will arrive at military enlistment offices.
Units of the occupying forces will replenish these reservists in the areas of hostilities on the territory of Ukraine.
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At the same time, the BARS program conceals russian prisoners' involvement in hostilities. In particular, about 100 criminals detained in the Chernokozovo penal colony (Chechen Republic) are already being prepared for deportation to Ukraine. All of them have been convicted of serious criminal offenses (robbery, murder, drug distribution). Convicts who have received sentences under political articles (extremism, terrorism) are not offered such agreements.
Those who agreed were promised a full amnesty in the event of a return alive after participating in hostilities. It is noteworthy that such "mobilized" people are not allowed to see their relatives and even inform them about their participation in the war in Ukraine.
"BARS" is a program of urgent formation of army reserves of the russian army. Those who have signed contracts under this program will receive permanent cash security (even while in reserve) while maintaining a job and average earnings. During the year, reservists can be called to a meeting (up to 1 month), where they can be involved in training and other tasks. The monthly salary under the contract reaches 12% of the salary of servicemen (depending on the rank and position). The total number of people who signed contracts for BARS is almost 100,000.
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