Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced on March 20, 2024 that russia will create two new armies in 2024. They will reportedly be formed of 14 divisions and 16 brigades. The exact type, location and composition of these units was not stated, though a mix including mechanized, armoured, artillery and logistics is most likely. It is a realistic possibility that these new formations are linked to previous new unit announcements and planned brigade to division uplifts, the UK Defense Intelligence reports.
Given russia’s successful recruitment efforts, it is likely that the units can be sufficiently staffed. However, given russia’s limited training, widespread use of legacy equipment and infrastructure issues, it is likely these units will suffer similar resourcing problems.
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