Putin inspects training of newly mobilized forces

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits the Western Military District training ground in the Ryazan region on Oct 20, 2022. (KREMLIN PRESS RELEASE)

MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday inspected the training of the newly drafted personnel who will participate in the special military operation in Ukraine, the Kremlin said in a statement.

On Sept 21, Putin signed a decree on a partial mobilization in the country

Military units and the newly mobilized forces were conducting joint combat training in preparation for missions during the special military operation, according to the statement.

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Putin watched practical exercises of the trainees to sharpen their tactical, firing, engineering and medical skills at the Western Military District training ground in the Ryazan region, according to the statement.
On Sept 21, Putin signed a decree on a partial mobilization in the country.