With a frozen frontline inside Ukrainian territory, the successful annexation of Crimea, and an ongoing intervention in Syria, Russia’s military prowess appears firmly established. But despite the Kremlin’s recent successes, the Russian military faces two deep structural problems that could prove disastrous if it ever faced off against another large conventional force. According to Dave Majumdar of The National Interest, Russia’s military is facing deep manpower and hardware shortfalls. Conscription is a big part of Russia’s military shortfall. A vast majority of military personnel, outside of the Strategic Missile Forces, airborne forces, and naval infantry, still rely on unmotivated conscripts …read more
Source: Business Insider
