Jimu News reporter Manda Huang Jiaqi
According to a report by the Russian Satellite News Agency on January 25, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that actual combat has shown that the Russian air defense system is one of the best in the world. one.
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Putin said that the number of Russian-made anti-aircraft missiles is equivalent to global production. They are very advanced and reliable, and the systems are in good condition.
When Putin met with Vyacheslav Gradkov, the governor of Russia’s Belgorod region, he said, “The United States produces Patriot missile systems, and our country has three times the number of missiles they do. Even more than three times. As for various types of anti-aircraft missiles, in general, Russia’s production is comparable to that of other countries in the world. In addition, the air defense system itself is very advanced and reliable. "
According to the "Moscow Communist Youth League" report, Putin also pointed out when inspecting the Obukhov factory in his hometown of St. Petersburg on January 18, "Overall, our country's defense industry has grown rapidly in one year. The number of various types of anti-aircraft missiles manufactured is almost equal to the total output of all other military industrial enterprises in the world."
He said that given this scale of production, Russia "has something to rely on" and retains victory. own confidence.
According to earlier news from China News Service, TASS reported that Russian President Putin inspected the Obukhov factory on the 18th local time and said that based on the unity of the Russian people, Russian soldiers in special military operations With the bravery and heroism displayed, as well as the operation of the Russian military-industrial complex, Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine is bound to succeed.
Scene of Putin speaking during his inspection of the Obukhov factory on January 18. Source: TASS video screenshot
When communicating with factory workers, Putin said that Russia’s annual output of anti-aircraft missiles is more than three times that of the United States. In general, the annual output of various types of anti-aircraft missiles in the Russian defense industry is equivalent to the sum of other military industrial enterprises in the world. He believed, "We have something we can rely on. All this inspires confidence in victory."
Putin emphasized the importance of the work of the military-industrial complex and said that industry, public finance Every aspect of the situation, social security, and medical care lays the foundation for the country's development and victory.
According to Global Network, RIA Novosti reported that Russian President Putin said when inspecting the Obukhov Military Factory in St. Petersburg on the 18th that it was impossible for Russia to produce everything, but it would reach the required production level. .
According to reports, Putin talked about Russia’s current production level when communicating with worker representatives at the Obukhov factory that day. "We ourselves have been able to produce things that we could not produce in the past." Putin said, "Of course, this does not mean that we can produce everything 100%, but in the future we will reach the production level we need."
The day before, Putin held an economic meeting via video on the 17th and said that compared with the sharp decline in the second quarter of 2022, the Russian economy has grown in the third and fourth quarters of 2022. He also said that in the past year, the Russian military-industrial complex has operated at a high speed and continued to increase production capacity, making a huge contribution to the development of the manufacturing industry.
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Is Russia going to expand its military by 500,000 and rebuild two major military regions?
Those who expect Russia to retreat from the conflict may be disappointed. The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on the 17th that the Russian army will make large-scale adjustments from 2023 to 2026, including increasing the number of Russian troops to 1.5 million. , rebuilding the Moscow and Leningrad military districts, etc.
As the West increases military aid to Ukraine, Russia is also strengthening its war capabilities, and future wars may become more intense and bloody.
The Russian Ministry of Defense’s Press Office announced on the 17th that from 2023 to 2026, the Russian army will undergo large-scale adjustments, including increasing the number of troops to 1.5 million.
The Russian Defense Ministry said, "Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu held a meeting to discuss the implementation of the Russian President's decision to increase the number of armed forces to 1.5 million soldiers."
The message stated that "large-scale adjustments to the composition of the armed forces, increases in personnel, and adjustments to the military administrative divisions of the Russian Federation will be carried out between 2023 and 2026, and relevant decisions need to be made."
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the expansion of the Russian armed forces to 1.5 million soldiers will also be carried out simultaneously with the supply of weapons, infrastructure construction and military support. Shoigu said that in order to ensure the increase in the number of Russian armed forces, special emphasis will be placed on recruiting contract soldiers, ensuring the timely supply of technical equipment, and increasing training grounds.
There are two key points worthy of attention in this news. One is the substantial increase in the total number of troops, and the other is the reconstruction of the two military regions.
Tass News Agency reported that at the beginning of 2022, the Russian Armed Forces consisted of approximately 1 million military personnel. By early 2023, this number had increased to 1.15 million. In other words, there will be an additional 500,000 troops in 2026 compared to 2022, an increase of 50%, which is considered a very large expansion. Shoigu said that these military expansion plans will be carried out within the next three years, and he asked all his deputies and commanders-in-chief of the armed forces to "make appropriate and competent decisions."
Russian President’s Press Secretary Peskov said that the increase in the number of Russian troops to 1.5 million was caused by Western actions, and the security of the Russian state must be guaranteed. He said: "The increase in the number of Russian troops is related to the war launched by the Western Group and to this proxy war. In this case, the Russian Ministry of Defense will play its role."
In addition to the total number of troops With the expansion, Russia will also rebuild two cross-service strategic corps - the Moscow Military District and the Leningrad Military District, and establish self-sufficient force clusters in the newly added main territories of the Russian Federation. At the same time, 3 new motorized infantry divisions and 2 airborne assault divisions were formed, and a group army was formed in the Karelian Republic on the border with Finland. 7 motorized infantry units from the Western, Central and Eastern Military Districts and the Northern Fleet were formed. Brigades were to be reorganized into divisions.
A schematic diagram of the four military regions published by the Russian media
Russian "Viewpoint" said that the Russian army is divided into five military regions based on geographical location: Western Military District, Central Military District, and Southern Military District , Eastern Army and a separate military district - the Northern Fleet, or more precisely the "Northern" Joint Strategic Command.
As for the newly established Moscow Military District and Leningrad Military District, they have existed for a long time in history. Therefore, the Russian media claimed that the two "capital" military districts will not be created from scratch, but reorganized.
According to reports, the Moscow Military District was established in 1864 as part of Alexander II’s military reforms and existed until 2010. At the time of dissolution, in addition to the capital, the region covered 18 central regions - from Belgorod to Kostroma, and from Bryansk to Nizhny Novgorod region. By the way, the last commander of this military region in 2010 was Gerasimov, the current chief of general staff and the frontline commander of Russia’s military operations against Ukraine.
The Leningrad Military District also existed from 1864 to 2010. By the time of its abolition, the Leningrad Military District included St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Oblast, Karelia, Komi, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Vologda, Murmansk, Novgorod and Pskov state territory.
On December 21 last year, President Putin announced the reconstruction of the Moscow and Leningrad military districts at a meeting of the Russian Ministry of Defense Ministries and Committees in response to NATO's expansion to Finland and Sweden.
Russian media claimed that the expansion of NATO's northern flank mainly means that Russia's northwest strategic direction is challenged, with an area of ??1.5 million square kilometers and a population of 13 million becoming a potentially vulnerable territory.
Russian military expert Leonkov said, "Finland and Sweden's joining NATO threatens St. Petersburg, and St. Petersburg will actually become a frontline city." Moreover, Russia has important military facilities in this area, including intercontinental ballistic missile bases, missile nuclear submarine bases, Plesetsk space launch site and nuclear facilities on Novaya Zemlya. On the Kola Peninsula are Severomorsk, the main naval base of the Russian Northern Fleet. Leonkov also said that the reconstructed Leningrad Military District can effectively protect Russia's densely populated areas from NATO threats.
The most advanced air defense and anti-missile systems will be deployed in this area, and the group of firepower strike forces against the enemy will also be strengthened.
As for the Moscow Military District, Russian military expert Matvichuk believes that the Moscow Military District’s primary task will be to protect the border with Belarus and protect all logistics infrastructure in the strategic direction of western Russia.
“Russia rebuilds new military region, sends warning to Finland,” the US Newsweek said on the 17th that Finland announced its intention to join NATO, rekindling historical tensions between Helsinki and Moscow. The Soviet Union invaded Finland in 1939 in what became known as the Winter War. After signing a peace treaty in 1940, conflict between the two countries began again in 1941 and lasted until 1944.
The Russian army is still making many moves to prepare for greater conflicts.
According to Russia Today’s report on the 18th, at an event, Putin said that Russian defense contractors “have entered high speed and continue to increase production capacity.” He also added that some manufacturers “almost completely Working all day long.”
"Russia will win, I have no doubt about it," Putin said.