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Putin Announces 700,000 Russian Troops in Ukraine Special Military Operation, Up by 100,000

Jun 14, 2024, 05:23 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that nearly 700,000 Russian troops are currently engaged in the conflict in Ukraine, referred to as the special military operation. This figure represents an increase of 100,000 troops since December, when the number stood at 617,000. The announcement underscores the significant scale of Russian military involvement in the ongoing conflict, particularly in the Northern Military District.