Putin initiates conscription to reinforce navy invasion as Ukraine mounts counteroffensive

Russian President Vladimir Putin introduced a partial mobilization in Russia, which will require residents to sign up for the battle attempt in Ukraine. He additionally warned Western countries now not to attack Russia's territories, which could be met with swift retaliation. 
Putin’s address on Wednesday comes as Russia’s invasion reaches almost seven months and amid a successful counter-offensive through Ukraine’s army.
Conscription is "fully adequate to the threats we are facing, particularly to guard our place of birth, its sovereignty and territorial integrity, to make sure the safety of our human beings and people inside the liberated territories," he stated.
"we're speaking about partial mobilization, that is, only citizens who're presently in the reserve will be situation to conscription, and especially, individuals who served inside the armed forces have a certain navy uniqueness and applicable enjoy," Putin stated.