Dissatisfaction with war in Russia growing, almost 70% against mobilization - Ukrainian Intelligence

The Main Intelligence Directorate reports that the aggressor state, Russia, is forced to conscript 1,000-1,200 individuals into the occupation army to replenish losses on the front. Meanwhile, the level of dissatisfaction among the Russian population with forced mobilization has now risen to almost 70%.

"According to various estimates, every day the Russian Federation is capable of conscripting about 1,000-1,200 individuals into its armed forces through mobilization and recruitment. This is on a daily basis," said Skibitskyi.

According to the Deputy Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate, most recruits in Russia are sent to the front to replenish the losses that the aggressor state is experiencing in the war against Ukraine.

"In general, Russia is trying to maintain the level of equipment of its grouping, the combat units that are on the front line, at the level of 92-95% to maintain the pace of the offensive," noted the representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

He also revealed that dissatisfaction with mobilization is growing in Russia: if at the beginning of the year, about 60% of Russians opposed mandatory military conscription, by December 2023, this figure has increased to 69%.

"This is not yet a sign that there will be protests, but such sentiments already exist in Russian society," explained Skibitskyi.

Recently, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin reported on the recruitment of hundreds of thousands into the ranks of the Russian army.

For more details on Russian plans and how they are assessed by military and experts, refer to the material by RBC-Ukraine.