Contents tagged with Wagner Group
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Ukrainian Forces capture two settlements from Wagner mercenaries amid intense clashes in Kursk region
The ex-Wagner mercenaries have lost control of two settlements. On his Telegram channel "Frontline Thoughts", a Ukrainian soldier with the call sign "Shadow" claims that while the Russians possess plenty of courage and spirit, they lack intelligence. "Wagner" has been taking hits consecutively for two days, leading to widespread panic among regular troops,” Shadow noted.
The soldier goes on to mention that the former Wagner members have already lost two settlements. He reiterates that while …
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Mali cuts diplomatic ties with Ukraine over alleged rebel support
Authorities in Mali have officially cut diplomatic relations with Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of backing rebels engaged in combat with government forces and Wagner Group mercenaries, according to a recently published document on the Malian government's website.
The rift heated after Ukrainian military intelligence representative, Andriy Yusov, allegedly admitted Ukraine’s involvement in a July Tuareg rebel attack on Malian Armed Forces and Wagner fighters. Additionally, the Ukrainian Ambassador to …
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Ukrainian influence surfaces as Tuareg rebels claim victory over Wagner mercenaries in Mali
A coalition of Tuareg rebels operating in northern Mali, known as the "Strategic Framework for the Protection of the People of Azawad" (CSP-DPA), announced on July 27 that they had successfully defeated a group of Russian mercenaries from the Wagner PMC. These mercenaries have been supporting the official government in Bamako in an ongoing conflict that has spanned several years. The rebels claim to have obliterated the Russian column, killing dozens of Wagner fighters and capturing prisoners, …
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Significant Russian casualties reported in Mali as private military operations face setbacks
Russian forces have reportedly been present in Mali since at least 2021, according to journalists. Following Yevgeny Prigozhin's death, the newly-formed African Corps is under the supervision of Deputy Defense Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov.
Russia has sustained significant casualties in overseas missions involving private military companies, excluding operations in Ukraine, reported the Russian outlet Agentstvo. Novosti.
On July 29, Russian media confirmed a major defeat of Russian mercenaries …
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Ukraine’s Intelligence praises Tuareg rebels for decimating Wagner Group in Mali
Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) has hailed the Tuareg rebels' special operation in Mali as highly successful, predicting severe repercussions for Russia and indicating that "there will be more to come."
The Tuareg insurgents received critical "information" that enabled them to annihilate a convoy of Wagner Group mercenaries in Mali, said Andriy Yusov, spokesperson for Ukraine’s GUR, during a national news broadcast on July 29. According to Yusov, the operation is expected to have …
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Major setback for Wagner Group in Mali: ambush by Tuareg rebels leaves dozens dead and injured
In a volatile region near the Mali-Algeria border, local Tuareg tribes — fighting for the independence of Azawad — have announced a significant victory over Mali's Armed Forces and associated Wagner Group mercenaries.
According to Reuters, Tuareg rebels attacked the government troops’ convoy in the northern part of the country near the Algerian border. The Malian government claims that two soldiers were killed in the ambush and 10 others were injured. In a statement to AFP, a representative of …
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British MoD: Russia’s use of retired pilots in Ukraine shows lack of well-trained service members
According to a British Defense Ministry intelligence update, Russia’s use of retired military personnel who are now private contractors suggests Russia does not have enough trained service members, especially pilots, to continue its war in Ukraine.
On June 17th, Ukrainian forces reportedly shot down a Russian Su-25 Frogfoot ground attack aircraft and captured the pilot, Major Andrei Fedorchukov. The pilot confessed to being a former Russian air force major who is employed by Wagner, a private …
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Russian mercenaries in Central African Republic accused of rape, torture and executions
Radio France Internationale (RFI) published an investigation into the crimes of Russian "instructors" in the Central African Republic (CAR), which is based on the stories of dozens of witnesses and reports of human rights organizations.
The main source of information in the article under the headline "In the Central African Republic, victims of Russian atrocities broke the law of silence" is the report of a special working group of the UN. It reports that between January and mid-April this …
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Russian general killed in Africa
A Russian major general was killed in Angola, reported the volunteer community "Gruz 200 from Ukraine to Russia."
It is reported that General Vasily Aleksandrovich Kravtsov was killed in Angola on October 17. The alleged cause of death is a traffic accident.
Since 2012, Kravtsov has been the commander of Russia's 336th separate Marine Brigade of the Baltic Fleet. In 2014, the brigade took part in the annexation of Crimea.
The general had Russian state awards - the Order for Merit to the …
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Four Russian mercenaries killed in helicopter crash in Libya
A military helicopter crashed in Libya, killing Russian mercenaries from the Russian private military company the Wagner Group, reported the Turkish news agency Anadolu.
The incident took place on September 23 near the Al-Jufra airbase. The helicopter collided with the ground, causing ammunition on board to explode.
Four Russian mercenaries were killed in the accident.
"A helicopter carrying Russian mercenaries and ammunition fell in the town of Sukna, in the city of Al-Jufrah,” military …