British intelligence reports of doubling arsons at Russian military commissariats in six months
Photo: in Russia, the number of arsons to military commissariats doubled in half a year (Getty Images)
In Russia, the number of arsons at military commissariats has doubled in just the last six months. This increase is likely linked to the growing discontent with the war among the Russian population, reports British intelligence.
According to intelligence reports, on January 22, 2024, the Russian authorities stated that there had been 220 attacks on military commissariats since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. Data from Mediazona indicates that 113 attacks were recorded from July 26, 2023. This suggests a doubling of arsons at military commissariats in the last six months.
The Director of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, Sergei Naryshkin, accuses those responsible for the arsons of "acting at the direction of Western officials."
"However, the increase in the number of arsons is most likely linked to the growing discontent with the war among the Russian population, especially among those who would be mobilized in the event of a second wave of mobilization. Some of those accused of committing such attacks have been charged with terrorism and state treason," intelligence reports.
During a press conference on December 14, 2023, dictator Vladimir Putin stated that Russia does not plan further mobilization measures. However, the arsons at military commissariats indicate a lack of trust in this promise.
Mobilization in Russia
According to experts, it is unlikely that true mobilization will begin in Russia before the upcoming presidential elections.
According to Vadym Skibitskyi, a representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Russia signs contracts with 1000-1100 individuals every day, or approximately 30 thousand per month.
The Main Intelligence Directorate also estimates that the number of people dissatisfied with the war in Ukraine is increasing in the Russian Federation.
Presidential elections in Russia
On December 8, 2023, dictator Vladimir Putin announced his intention to be re-elected as president for the fifth time. Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov is confident in the re-election of the current Kremlin leader with a result of over 90% of the votes.
According to the decision of the Russian Central Election Commission, the presidential elections in Russia will last three days for the first time - from March 15 to 17. Terrorists also plan to hold so-called "elections" in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
