Russia forms a new division on the basis of 200 brigade, broken near Kharkov Anna Sikorskaya theses < ul > < li > Russia forms a new 71 motorized rifle division based on 200 brigade, which suffered losses near Kharkov in 2022. < li > new division can be part of the Kremlin’s efforts to enhance pressure on Ukraine and demonstrate force on NATO boundaries. < Li > 60 > Leningrad Military District includes five motorized rifle divisions, as well as other military units, which indicates the expansion of Russia's combat capabilities in the north.
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< source _ngContent-sc141 = "" media = "(min-width: 621px) and (max-width: 1920px)" type = "image/webp" srcset = "https://24tv.ua/resources/photos/news/202506/2849521.jpg~6~v=1750240360000 & AMP; W = 768 & amp; h = 432 & amp; fit = cover & amp; output = Webp & q = 70 ">< source _ngcontent-sc141 = "" Fetchpriority = "High" Media = "(Max-Width: 620px)" Type = "Image/Webp" srcset = "https://24tv.ua/resources/photos/news/202506/2849521.jpg~6~v=1750240360000& amp; w = 480 & h = 270 & amp; fit = cover & amp; output = webp & amp; q = 70 "> < source _ngContent-SC141 = "" Type = "Image/Webp" srcset = "https://24tv.ua/resources/photos/news/202506/2849521.jpg~6~v=1750240360000& ; AMP; W = 1200 & h = 675 & amp; fit = cover & amp; output = webp & amp; q = 70 "> < img _ngContent-SC141 = "" Class = "Main-news-photo" src = "https://24tv.ua/resources/photos/news/202506/2849521.jpg~v=1750240360000" Russia launched the new division "Title =" Russia has launched the new division ">< p _ngcontent-sc153 =" "AppinViewport =" "class =" News-enonotation ">< strong _ngContent-SC153 = "" >Russian troops form a new 71 division based on 200 motorized rifle brigade. This unit suffered significant losses during the battles in the Kharkovshchina in 2022, but probably received a new task.
~ 60 > Read more about the Kremlin’s attempt to restore combat capabilities and increase the pressure both for Ukraine and the Baltic countries of the Baltic. link to Defense Express.
< h2 class = "News-subtitle" > what is known about the new division < h2 > 60 > Rossmi reports that 200 brigade changed the name-on “71 Motor rifle division. ” This may indicate the process of reformatting. However, there are no details about the composition or tasks of the connection.
~ 60 > at the moment it is only known that the new division is allegedly included in the so -called “Leningrad Military District” – the structure that Russia has restored to strengthen the northern group. < p ~ ~ ~ ~ h2 ~ h2 Class = "News-Subtitle" > History of 200 Brigade: Damage and Restoration ~ ~ ~ P >200 Arctic motorized rifle brigade suffered significant losses in 2022 during battles in the Kharkiv region. According to Ukrainian military and international analysts, the brigade lost its combat effectiveness.
~ 60 > despite this, its units were later noticed in the battles in the Sumy direction, and in May 2025 – at the parade in Minsk. This indicates its partial recovery, which now has probably passed into a new phase-creating a division.
< h2 class = "News-Subtitle" > new connection-preparation for The offensive is ?
< p > if 71 divisions are really formed, this may be an attempt by the Kremlin to increase pressure on the Northern Front. We are talking about both the war against Ukraine and the demonstration of force on the borders of NATO.
60 > among possible deployment areas – regions near Finland or Baltic, which is consistent with other signs of militarization in the north -west Russia.
60 > in the “Leningrad Military District” includes five motorized rifle divisions (18, 68, 69, 71 and 72), as well as 80 Arctic and 128 intelligence-score brigade.
62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 one The operational subordination is also the compounds: 76 Airborne Scientific Division, 61 and 336 of the Marine Corps brigades. This gives reason to talk about the strategic expansion of the combat capabilities of Russia in the north direction.
60 > Ukrainian and Western experts suggest that the formation of new divisions is not only about replenishing losses, but also about preparing for a potential Escalations.
~ 60 > Recall that Russia is building up a military presence at the border with Finland, which causes concern in the country. Finland President discussed this issue with Donald Trump because of fears that Russia could transfer resources to the north after the war in Ukraine.
