500 employees of Iron+Steel Works mobilized in Donetsk. The Russian army barely involved in Ukraine.

[stephencalcutt]

For the people of Donbas it's not a difficult choice: if they don't fight they will be under the control of Zelensky Western Ukrainian nationalists.

[M-AI]

Emil, Russian soldiers who sign contracts with Donetsk People's Republic will have participations in the future companies that are already created! it's totally different this special operation, it's about bringing trust in the new regime.

[cynthiamasse]

Get involved...fight for your home and freedom.

[yiannis.demetriou]

Putin has announced and signed a decree to start partial mobilization of ex military personel reserves, who will receive additional training before sent to the front

[NA-srtr]

When the mobilization didn't come from Kremlin after the counteroffensive, it points to an interesting development. NATO forces on border has tripled to 300k, and by all indications they are are itching to get in. The Russians know this and aren't falling for this trap.

[tgward]

whatever they are using they are very ineffective -- cannon fodder

[terrybizzle]

Don't worry, after the referendums around the end of the month and incorporation that will follow, you will see what the Russian military can do when they take control of the problem.

[wvincus]

Of course people from the land / region should be the ones fighting / defending that very region. They should have skin / lives in the game not someone else. It’s your area, protect it.

[mladenmatosevic]

So, for those who claim Donbas is part of Ukraine, even more Ukrainians are dying in civil war. Whole sad story reminds me on breakup of Yugoslavia, only in much larger package.

[mviking]

I have a question? What the heck is the 1 million man Russian army doing with its time then?

[nfineon]

What a joke, Russia needs to mobilize 500, 000 as they are being portrayed as losing and pushed back by Ukraine. Tired of hearing of this conflict with no major moves made, it will last decades at this rate.

[brunokirchensittenbach]

Watching “ Chuck Norris & Rambo re-runns”….🐖💨🇺🇸💩🇬🇧🇩🇪…😮

[nightwaves]

The mobilized persons could be for them to fill in while others take breaks. They could even be used for fabrication and reconditioning on equipment. Might even be trained in Russia steel mills making wanted items. They would be good at armor plate making and installing. Some guys need rotating out.