Exact numbers of deserters from the Russian army are very difficult to track down and verify. However, in connection with the partial mobilisation, about 650,000 men of call-up age fled from Russia. According to the report of the Ukrainian Military Intelligence Service (HUR) dated 29th April 2024, soldiers of the Russian Southern Military District, whose units are stationed in Ukraine, are leaving their posts in an increasing number. Military intelligence reported that in total, more than 18,...
