MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that nearly 700,000 Russian military personnel are currently deployed in the zone of the special military operation. This statement was made during his interaction with participants of the Time of Heroes program.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the substantial number of troops reflects Russia’s significant military engagement in the region. “We have nearly 700,000 people in the special military operation zone,” he stated during the meeting, highlighting the scale of Russia’s military presence.