Russian conscripts with no training have already been thrown on to the frontlines in Ukraine, 's generals have said. Drafted civilians are being used to plug holes in Russian units that have been mauled in more-than seven months of fighting, the Ukrainian general staff said, which will badly affect their morale, 'psychological state' and combat performance.Meanwhile British intelligence said none of the tens of thousands of conscripts called up so far are likely to receive good training, as most of Russia's instructors have been sent away to fight.
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