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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.

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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

Important development:

🧵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.

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.

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.

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.

Bakhmut update. Thread🧵

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.

🧵To corroborate the evidence presented in the UN Human Rights Report regarding crimes and mass murders perpetrated by the Mali and Wagner forces in Mora, I acquired satellite imagery of the site. This imagery validates the report's findings and offers additional insights. Thread 2/ A quick comparison between the satellite imagery and the images from the UN report strongly indicates the accuracy of both the location and timeline of events presented. The findings align closely, providing compelling evidence to support the legitimacy of the report.

🧵In my previous reports, I covered the activities of the Wagner globally. Today, the UN Human Rights Office released a report exposing mass executions carried out by the Wagner and Mali forces. Drone footage has exposed these atrocities despite attempts to conceal them. 2/ The report focuses on the events that transpired on March 27, 2022, in Moura, Mali. Described by the authorities as an anti-terrorist military operation, the incident commenced with a military helicopter flying over the village, and firing upon residents.

🧵Today, I want to discuss and share interesting details about the inadequate training of russian troops. This insight is based on my conversations with multiple officers across the frontlines in Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts who shared with me details regarding prisoners of war. 2/ While russian training was subpar in comparison with NATO armies even before the invasion, the quality of their readiness is much lower even if we compare it with February 2022. Several anecdotes indicate that some soldiers haven't even fired a single shot prior to deployment

🧵Given the recent speech by Prigozhin, it is important to clarify the situation in Bakhmut. Based on compiled information that I am allowed to publish, it is true that Wagner is responsible for assaults and advances in Bakhmut. So why do things look grim on their end? 2/ Wagner convicts have limited value and only make advances when heavy artillery fire is present. If the artillery is suppressed or runs out of ammunition, they don't make progress. Unfortunately, the lack of ammunition on our side hinders counter-battery fire.

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1/ This thread reveals new and important details about Wagner's activities in Mali, shedding light on potential implications for regional stability and the impact on Ukraine. Additionally, it highlights important information that may have been previously overlooked 2/ On April 22nd, radical groups targeted a military base in Sevare, Mali. The Mopti airfield, which is utilized by both the Malian armed forces and "Wagner," was their primary target. This airfield serves as a home base for aviation equipment.

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1/ Another noteworthy development in the ongoing invasion is the reported use of anti-thermal blankets/coats by russian soldiers in close proximity to Donetsk. 2/ According to the information provided by our soldiers, russian sabotage groups (DRGs) are reportedly using these anti-thermal blankets/coats to avoid detection by thermal cameras and UAV's.

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1/ Despite PMC Wagner's reputation for heinous crimes and brutal tactics, certain aspects of their activities have received limited coverage. This thread illuminates the far-reaching influence of PMC Wagner and the significant security risks it poses to the global community 2/ The occupation of Soledar in the Donetsk region by the Wagner mercenaries provided the russian media with a significant success story, enabling them to shift the focus away from the army's major operational failures and loss of control over the Kherson and Kharkiv regions.

PMC Thread🧵:
1/ In my recent thread, I discussed a new "PMC" and promised to provide more information when possible.

This group is known as the "Wolves" and it is involved in an assault, scouting, and sabotage missions. But their story is more complex than that: 2/ Rather than gaining notoriety for their effectiveness, the Wolves have become the center of a brewing scandal. Hundreds of soldiers mobilized by the Ministry of Defense last year, unexpectedly found themselves as members of the PMC, of which they had no prior knowledge.

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1/ As the coup in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan continues to unfold, satellite imagery is providing new insights. Recent imagery shows that the number of damaged or destroyed airplanes at Khartoum International Airport is greater than previously reported. 2/ It's worth noting that the ongoing conflict in Sudan primarily involves General Hemette, head of the Rapid Support Forces, and General Al-Burhan, both of whom came to power as a result of a coup.

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Given the ongoing discussions regarding the Ukrainian counter-offensive, it's crucial to understand russia's echeloned defense system along the frontline, particularly in the south. These defense lines are composed of multiple obstacles that Ukrainian forces will face 2/ To help paint a clearer picture, we'll be using satellite imagery from Feb 2023 to analyze a section of the enemy's fortifications located south of Vasylivka, Zaporizhia oblast. Although some changes have occurred since then, the general idea of the defenses remains the same

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I obtained a russian document titled "Regulation on Storm Units Z of the 8th Combined Arms Army." This document outlines the objectives, organization, and logistical requirements of 'Storm Z' units. After analyzing its contents, I have distilled the main points. 2/ The document defines "Storm Z" Company as an independent, joint, tactical, combined-arms company temporarily created outside the regular army corps unit structure for immediate operational use in performing particularly complex combat missions.

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1/ Yesterday, a public announcement was made regarding the formation of a group called the "Club of Angry Patriots." To gain insight into the gravity of this group, I recommend briefly examining their backgrounds and reviewing the summary of their "manifesto." 2/ This group consists of several terrorists, extremists, and political activists. Among its members are Pavel Gubarev, Vladimir Grubnik, Igor Strelkov, Viktor Alksnis, Maxim Kalashnikov, Maxim Klimov, Mikhail Aksel, and Evgeny Mikhailov.

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1/ A well-known pro-Russian channel called "Поздняков 3.0" with over 240,000 subscribers recently uploaded a video that allegedly shows members of the "Wagner" group torturing a man who is tied up. 2/ According to the channel, the man is a "Georgian mercenary." The video shows an unidentified man with his arms and legs tied, with the word "Georgian" written on his forehead.

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1/ It is my belief that NATO and the US have not fully committed to stop russia in Ukraine. However, there are areas within our own military that require attention. As discussed in Part I, I will reference an article by Glen Grant to discuss these issues 2/ Glen suggests that a priority policy should be implemented to replace all military personnel who are not performing frontline tasks with civilians who have comparable or better related skills. Additionally, the use of TrO volunteers should be considered.

1/ Various russian Telegram channels share a video that allegedly shows Ukrainians stopping a car with a woman and a child (the child is not seen), engaging in a verbal alteration, and then shooting at the car. This looks like a staged video, for the following reasons: 2/ The location where the video was filmed has reportedly been identified by the Telegram channel "Moscow Calling" as 47.9769473, 37.9534718. Source: t.me/m0sc0wcalling/…