Russia suspends 'partial mobilization' of citizens for Ukraine war

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Russia has now announced a stop to its “partial mobilization” of citizens to fight in the country’s war on Ukraine.Commenting on behalf of the Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, the ministry said that the commanders of military districts and the Northern Fleet were sent orders to submit reports on the completion of partial mobilization activities by November 1.The “partial mobilization” of citizens to fight in the country’s war on Ukraine has been beset by errors, caused angry protests and prompted a mass exodus since it was announced in September.Two gunmen said to be from former Soviet states opened fire on Russian military recruits on October 15 during a training session in the Belgorod region, killing 11 people, state news agency TASS reported, citing the Russian Defense Ministry as a source.Early on in the process, some residents in Russia’s Far East Sakha Republic were conscripted “by mistake” despite not being eligible for mobilization, such as fathers of underage children, according to a local leader there."

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