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Russia to conscript 120,000 in fall draft; officials deny Ukraine deployment
Meduza English·RU · UA·about 14 hours ago
A Russian Ministry of Defense employee responsible for accepting defensive structures in the Kursk region and neighboring frontline areas has been arrested on abuse-of-office charges, according to Kursk Governor Alexander Khinstein. The arrest signals potential corruption or negligence in military construction amid ongoing conflict, but details on the specific allegations remain unclear. This is a notable internal enforcement action within Russia's defense establishment.