Zelenskyy says Russia plans to draft 300,000 more troops
By The BriefBrief
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia intends to draft an additional 300,000 troops as the invasion drags on. The remarks came alongside reports that Ukrainian drones hit a large retail warehouse outside Moscow on Sunday.
WHO:Volodymyr Zelenskyy
WHAT:Zelenskyy said Russia plans to draft 300,000 more troops and Ukrainian drones targeted Russia’s economy, including a retail warehouse outside Moscow.
WHEN:Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 8:55 PM ET
WHERE:Russia
WHY:Zelenskyy made the statement about Russia’s planned troop draft as the invasion continues.
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