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Written by Black Hot Fire Network on September 26, 2023
Putin trying to create new 'assault' units - but his mobilisation issues remain, says ISW
Russian military officials are pressing forward with building out their armed forces despite a "multitude of endemic mobilisation issues" facing the country, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
The US-based thinktank noted a report from Russian outlet Izvestia.
'Assault troops'
According to that report, the new units will be "comprised of assault troops intended to break through layered defences and reconnaissance troops that will conduct reconnaissance at 'tactical depth'... each brigade will . . .
