The move was outlined by the UK's Ministry of Defence in its latest intelligence update on Sunday.

It said: “In response to mounting losses, the Russian armed forces seek to bolster troop numbers with personnel discharged from military service since 2012.

“Efforts to generate more fighting power also include trying to recruit from the unrecognized Transnistria region of Moldova."

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At least they'll be experienced unlike their conscripts.