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Russia recruits individuals with disabilities for drone defense
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Russia has decided to recruit individuals deemed unfit for military service to defend against drones. This includes people with mental disorders, cancer, and other serious health issues. According to various reports, the initiative comes from military and political figures.
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- Recruitment of category 'D' individuals for drone defense
- Individuals with mental disorders, HIV, cancer
- Initiative from military and politicians
- Not related to frontline duties
- Decision made in September 2026
Russia · Putin · Yevgeny Poddubny
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