Russia is actively throwing weapons to Africa: new » African Corps ‘Replaces’ ‘Wagner’ »
Three Russian mercenaries (right) in the north small. Photo: Ap
Moscow is increasing military influence in West Africa, sending tanks, artillery and modern systems of radio electronic struggle to the regions, where the influence of new Russian military formation – « African Corps » is growing.
Source: Associated Press
Details: According to journalists, Russia uses cargo vessels under its flag for the delivery of military equipment to ports of West Africa. In particular, the Baltic Leader and Patria vessels were unloaded at the end of May at Conakri Port (Guinea). The equipment was subsequently delivered by the land route to Mali.
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Deliveries include tanks, armored personnel carriers, artillery (including 152 mm guns), radio electronic wrestling, Spartak armored vehicles, as well as military infrastructure, including tanks and boats in Russian.
Satellite images also recorded the presence of Su-24 fighter at Bamaco. The publication notes that the African Corps, unlike formally under the control of local groups of groups, can have autonomous support from the air.
« We intend to expand our cooperation with African countries in all areas, with an emphasis on economic cooperation and investment. This cooperation includes sensitive areas related to defense and security, » the Kremlin Prescrist Dmitry Peskov said.
After the collapse of the Wagner PEC in 2023 and the death of its leader Yevgeny Prigogine, the Kremlin created the African Corps – a new structure that took over the continent. According to the European Union, it is controlled by Section 29155, which has been repeatedly accused of sabotage and custom murder operations in Europe.
In December, the European Union imposed sanctions against the commander of this unit Major General Andriy Averianov, for coordinating the actions of the African Corps.
« In many African countries, Russian forces provide the safety of military junta, which has overthrown legitimate democratic governments, which seriously impairs stability, safety and democracy in these countries, » the EU’s sanctions decision reads.
Literally: « Researchers and military officials say that the flow of weapons from Russia seems to increase the influence of the African corps on the background of the weakening of » Wagner « , helping him gain the commitment of mercenaries who have remained loyal to the group. The African building also conducts recruitment in Russia, offering a rubles with a part of a million.
