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Russia to conscript 120,000 in fall draft; officials deny Ukraine deployment
Meduza English·RU · UA·about 1 hour ago
Rostec, Russia's state defense conglomerate, announced that its TOPBAT power sources have passed durability tests involving drilling, burning, and gunfire. The claim, sourced from Sputnik, is unverified and likely promotional. This signals continued Russian investment in ruggedized military equipment, but no immediate market impact.