The announcement by the Russians of a partial mobilization means that military equipment in the right quantity for various purposes must go to the front with soldiers to the front. Currently, the Russians already have problems supplying even comparatively modern military equipment, so the announcement of an additional 300,000 troops to the front may origin the appearance of even older types of weapons. And paradoxically, they can play an crucial role, engaging Ukrainian troops and forcing the consumption of forces and resources and valuable munitions to combat them at a time erstwhile Russia will be preparing newer equipment.