1/ A tragic situation is unfolding as the dam destruction by russians has left many residents of Oleshky and other riverside areas trapped in floodwaters. Urgent pleas for help from hundreds of people in a Telegram channel shows the dire need for immediate evacuations.
2/ Contrary to previous statements by the occupational russian administration, the situation remains critical, and people are now attempting to organize their own evacuations using whatever means available to them. This is heartbreaking
3/ I was able to obtain recent imagery of Oleshky, which confirms that large portions of residential areas have submerged under the water by 11:25 AM local time
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The news of the arrest of the senior officer, who serves as the commander of the russian 72nd brigade, by Wagner, took many by surprise. However, this situation has been unfolding for some time now, as I mentioned in a thread over a month ago.
2/ Although some people dismissed the information I previously provided as propaganda or lacking evidence, the ongoing power dynamics and events serve as evidence. Let's closely examine the situation
3/ While many soldiers in the Ministry of Defense either respect or would like to join Wagner, mostly due to higher payments, which are typically disbursed more reliably than those from the MoD, the sentiment among Russian senior officers is quite the opposite.
🧵CAR Ambassador to Russia, Dodonu-Punagaza, in his interview to Izvestia stated the country's need for a Russian military base hosting 5,000-10,000 soldiers. It would serve CAR's interests and facilitate troop deployment in neighboring nations as well.
2/ Additionally, the ambassador confirmed that Simplice Sarandji, President of the National Assembly of the Central African Republic (CAR), has expressed a similar request for a Russian military base during his recent visit to Moscow.
3/ He also confirmed that russia supplies CAR with vodka and beer and acknowledged "Russian company's" involvement in the rare timber trade.
Previously, the "alleyesonwagner" project (@alleyesonwagner ) identified the company in question - Bois Rouge.
New satellite imagery and official reports present evidence that the insufficient response to Wagner's activities in the Central African Republic fuels their aggressive expansion. For additional details on bloodstained African gold, please refer to my 🧵thread and video:
2/ Upon arriving in CAR, Wagner sought control over gold and diamond flows as part of resource securing efforts, often resorting to violence. For instance, last year, Wagner fighters attacked gold mines near the CAR-Sudan border.
3/ Wagner Group obtains control over CAR's gold and diamond mines, along with timber forests by providing armed support to the authorities. Taking advantage of the limited interest in Africa and restricted operational access, Wagner evades accountability for multiple crimes.
In a recent publication by the Wall Street Journal, some details emerged regarding Egypt's apparent disregard for U.S. appeals to revoke the access to russian military flights within its airspace. Today, I aim to present supplementary evidence substantiating this claim.
/2 Yesterday (25.05.2023), the Russian military cargo plane (RA-82030) unloaded military cargo in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic. Upon closer examination of its flight path, intriguing details have emerged, which we will explore further.
3/ Initially, by cross-referencing the flight data from Flightradar, we can confirm that the aircraft in question is indeed a Russian cargo plane AN-124. Additionally, the information available on the website indicates that the aircraft was close to Khmeimim Air Base.
Allow me to introduce a new thread featuring our defenders, who agreed to share their experiences and answer questions. I hope that my readers can gain a deeper understanding of the ongoing war. Today, I'm pleased to present Shootnik, @Shootnick_14 - a national guardsman
Hi! Could you tell a little bit about yourself?
Hello! Before the war, I was a sociologist who enjoyed traveling in Ukraine and abroad. Computer games, whiskey, and TV series were my pastimes. Now, I have a deep interest in studying new weapons and tactical medicine.
Tell us about your initial encounter with the enemy
The initial enemy encounter involved an 82mm mortar. As we reached our positions, it took 15 minutes before we found ourselves in a mortar exchange. In the first week, we faced tank, artillery, MLRS, and air force bombardments.
1/ Based on testimonies from PoW's, it has been revealed that several Russian regiments, predominantly composed of mobilized troops, were hastily deployed from rear positions without training or preparation after Prigozhin's statement about Bakhmut.
2/ These regiments were swiftly relocated to the flanks of Bakhmut, where deployed companies and battalions suffered devastating losses. Within a short period of three to five days, the casualties exceeded 40%, primarily comprising soldiers killed in action.
3/ The enemy soldiers reported a complete absence of commanders at the frontline, along with a severe lack of communication and the absence of clear orders. They complained over the mistreatment from the Wagner forces - who treat them as the lowest caste