Russia’s Defense Ministry Plans Six Hospitals in 2026, Adding About 1,500 Beds

Andrei Belousov announced the plan in a report to an expanded ministry board, leaving locations and funding undisclosed.

Overview

Belousov said the ministry will put six hospitals into operation next year with a combined capacity of roughly 1,500 beds.
"Next year we will introduce six more hospitals for one and a half thousand beds," he stated during his report.
The announcement was delivered at an expanded meeting of the Defense Ministry’s board and published by RIA Novosti on December 17.
The ministry did not provide specifics such as the facilities’ locations, budgets, contractors, or construction timelines.
The plan signals an expansion of medical infrastructure under Defense Ministry oversight, with openings slated for 2026 rather than immediate rollout.