# WSJ: Russian military held drills to prepare for mobilization

https://mins.news/en/item/30535

- Meduza, 2026-08-24 12:23 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/08/24/wsj-russian-military-held-drills-to-prepare-for-mobilization

> The Wall Street Journal, citing Western intelligence officials, reports that Russia’s military held exercises in the Kaliningrad region in July to rehearse mobilization procedures. Similar drills are reportedly taking place elsewhere, preparing for a possible new mobilization wave, though no decision has been made. Russian authorities officially deny having such plans.

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