2024-08-01 12:00:01
Russia expands military presence in Armenia amid rising tensions with Azerbaijan
According to Ukraine’s Military Intelligence Directorate (GUR), Russia is ramping up its military presence in Armenia, particularly speeding up the reinforcement of its military base in Gyumri.
This comes as tensions escalate between Moscow and Baku. Personnel for the base is reportedly being recruited from Rostov, Volgograd regions, and occupied Crimea.
GUR also claims that Russia is seeking volunteers among ethnic groups from the North Caucasus, especially in North Ossetia and Adygea.
The agency believes that the deterioration of relations between Russia and Azerbaijan may have been planned in advance by the Kremlin.
According to Ukraine’s Military Intelligence Directorate (GUR), Russia is ramping up its military presence in Armenia, particularly speeding up the reinforcement of its military base in Gyumri.
This comes as tensions escalate between Moscow and Baku. Personnel for the base is reportedly being recruited from Rostov, Volgograd regions, and occupied Crimea.
GUR also claims that Russia is seeking volunteers among ethnic groups from the North Caucasus, especially in North Ossetia and Adygea.
The agency believes that the deterioration of relations between Russia and Azerbaijan may have been planned in advance by the Kremlin.