Russia turns to women. The recruitment of the “chosen” has begun

Growing lack of soldiers on the front forces the Russians to recruit fresh groups of people. As it turns out, Russian so-called. volunteer military units proceed to increase the number of personnel by recruiting women in the ranks of the Russian Armed Forces.

Analysts note that erstwhile head of Russian space agency Roscosmosand ‘senator’ from occupied territory of the Zaporo region Dmitri Rogozin reported on 19 January that Russian branch ‘BARS-Sarmat’ (Reserve of the Combat Army Russia) recruit specialists and unskilled men and women from all over Russia to participate in military activities in Ukraine.

This message came after fresh Russian propaganda activities, which were focused on informing about recruitment of Russian women to various combat units Russian Armed Forces – notes ISW.

In late 2024, Ukrainian media reported that Russian army besides recruits Russian women convicted of crimes. – This was not noticed earlier, but now it has been reported that the Russians are utilizing human resources in specified a way that women engage in assault operations – said RBK-Ukraine portal spokesperson for the confederate Armed Forces Group Ukraine Nazar Vołoszyn.

As he pointed out, most of the women in the enemy army are active in medical care or communication unit. – They have not yet reached (Ukrainian – ed.) captivity. If this happens, we will notify it immediately," he added.