Intelligence experts have said this would substantially raise the current age limit of 51 for non-officers and would likely extend the contract length, the UK defence ministry said in its latest Intelligence Update on the Situation in Ukraine.
“Although this measure will likely alleviate the need for additional mobilisation, increasing the number of military personnel aged over 51 is highly unlikely to increase Russia's combat effectiveness, particularly in kinetic assaults,” it assessed.
The prewar life expectancy for Russian males was 64.2 years, according to data cited by the British defence ministry.
Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, starting the largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II.
Tuesday is day 720 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Source: ukrinform.net