More than 300,000 reservists to be called up in Russia

It is reported that Russians have bought up all air tickets to Istanbul, Yerevan and Tbilisi.

Russians have also reportedly bought up tickets for all flights to Tashkent. Reports have appeared on social networks that there are no tickets left from Moscow to Tashkent for today and tomorrow.

According to Telegram channel Insider UA, tickets for direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul, Tbilisi and Yerevan were completely sold out within minutes of the mobilisation announcement.

According to the Law on Mobilisation Preparation and Mobilisation in the Russian Federation, citizens undergoing military service are not allowed to leave their place of residence without permission from military commissariats. Information has also been circulated about servicemen who will be called up for war in the first, second and third instances.

It should be recalled that today Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilisation in the country, following which Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu sent his appeal.

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said that 300,000 reservists will be called up during the partial mobilisation.