

Russian conscripts called up for military service line up during a ceremony at a local recruitment centre before their departure for garrisons in Bataysk, Rostov region, Russia. On September 29, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree ordering the conscription of 135,000 men for military service. Men aged 18 to 30 are to be drafted between October 1 and December 31.
- Package: Russia Defence Conscripts
- Categories: Unrest, Conflicts & War
- Location: Bataysk, Rostov region, Russia
- Event date: 15.10.2025
- Date published: 15.10.2025
- Author: Sergey Pivovarov
- Credit: Sputnik
- Source: Sputnik
- Original: Digital
- Media: JPEG, 6048x4024px, 15Mb
- Job-ID: ee7a850bc98b15d1