The russian MOD has increasingly utilized pro-russian irregular forces in offensive operations, despite them being unprepared and untrained. One example is the Volunteer Corps established in 2023. The Volunteer Corps is made up of over 20,000 volunteers, reservists, mercenaries, and ex-convicts. They serve in irregular units, under a single command and control framework, the UK Defense Intelligence reports.
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Russia’s irregular formations are mainly light infantry units that lack artillery or air support making them more vulnerable than their regular counterparts. Consequently, these formations have likely sustained proportionally higher casualty rates in the last 9 months compared to russian regular units.
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