• Defense Minister Ivan Anušić announced the start of training for the second generation of recruits on May 18, increasing the number from 800 to 900, including 54 women.
  • Of the 800 recruits from the first generation, 260 expressed interest in staying in the Armed Forces.
  • Only 2-3 percent of young men invoked conscientious objection, significantly lower than the expected 30-40 percent.
  • Plans are underway to renovate the barracks in Beli Manastir, aiming to accommodate 500-800 soldiers by 2028.
  • Anušić highlighted the changed perception of Slavonia and the return of people, with government support.

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