Russia is to use the Wagner group in the Ukraine war. The unit is known for brutality – but has apparently lost strength.
Moscow – Russia should the paramilitary group Wagner im Ukraine war deploy. This is reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Great Britain in an intelligence update on Twitter. The undercover group, which is known for human rights violations, is now said to also take in convicted criminals. What does this mean for the war in the Ukraine?
The Wagner group originally served the Russian military as a mercenary force capable of covertly conducting illegal operations. While the organization’s existence was initially denied by Russia, there are now many consistent accounts of its work. The group is best known for its work in Syria, but actually has its origins in the Ukraine conflict. Her relatives were active there after the annexation of Crimea to destabilize neighboring Russia. Now sets Wladimir Putin the unit apparently re-entered the conflict.
Secret service information in the Ukraine war: Russia uses Gruppe Wagner
According to information from the British secret service, the Wagner group is being used to compensate for Russia’s heavy losses in the Ukraine war and to strengthen the armed forces at the front. The mercenary troop is said to have played a decisive role in the conquest of Propasna and finally Lysychansk. The group itself is said to have suffered heavy losses.
To make up for the missing troop members, the Wagner group reportedly lowered their recruitment standards. Accordingly, offenders and formerly banned individuals are included. The training of the new recruits is also very limited. Therefore, the UK Ministry of Defense concludes that the effectiveness of the group in Ukraine will be reduced and its value for Russia will decrease.
Ukraine War: Russia proclaims Wagner group owner hero
British intelligence also reports that Yevgeny Prigozhin, who is believed to be the leader of the Wagner group, was recently declared a national hero for the use of mercenaries in Luhansk. This elevation of the Putin confidant at a time when many veteran military commanders in Russia are being replaced will have a negative impact on the morale of Russian troops, the Defense Ministry concludes.
Ever since the beginning of the Ukraine war, Western secret services have been spreading information that portrays Russian troops as weak. (vbu)
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