New Russian formations - Update 002

Building a post-mobilization Russian OOB. Information cutoff: March 27th - 2023

This is a small update to my lists of new Russian formations with a few new entries and updates.

An important clarification: Mobilized personell serve in all types of Russian formations: regular ground forces, VDV, Naval Infantry and the new formations so these lists doesn't show the true scale of Russian mobilization.

Do keep in mind that these lists are highly likely incomplete, some entries could be wrong and this is very much work in progress.

On sources: I have not compiled individual references for each entry but the main sources for updated info are the CIT mobilization summaries, the CDS Daily Briefs, videos translated by @wartranslated in addition to own research. I have also gotten some help collecting, for which I'm thankful and you know who you are.

Note on command relationships

There is a great deal of uncertainty around how the units on the “parent unit unknown or poss independent units” list fits into the organizational picture on the frontlines. If more information becomes available, I will include this in future updates.

The lists

New entries and other updates since last issue marked in yellow.

Note on the Independent/Separate Rifle Battalions

The independent/separate rifle battalions are battalions sent to reinforce Belgorod Oblast following the recent cross border spectacle, possibly with personnel drawn from existing rear services and support units.

The designation “Separate Rifle Battalion” is coined by me, not a confirmed official designation.

New divisions

One new entry on the division list. Low confidence though.

Once again, this list is highly likely incomplete, but I do hope some of you finds this useful.

The next update will be published when I have enough new info/updates to warrant writing one.

Regards

The Lookout