Russia Reports Surge in Military Recruitment Following Moscow Concert Hall Attack

The deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall has led to a significant increase in military recruitment in Russia, with many citing the desire for revenge as their motive.

• Russia has experienced a notable rise in military recruitment numbers since the attack on a Moscow concert hall last month, with over 100,000 contracts signed this year.
• The attack, which killed at least 144 people, was claimed by Islamic State militants, though Russia has sought to blame Ukraine.
• In the aftermath of the attack, Russian defense ministry reports about 16,000 new recruits in the past 10 days, many motivated by the desire to avenge the victims.
• Putin has emphasized the strength of voluntary recruitment, negating the need for another compulsory mobilization.
• Ukraine, in response to its own military needs, has lowered the conscription age from 27 to 25 to bolster troop numbers.

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