In Mali, rebels from the coalition “Permanent Strategic Framework for Peace, Security, and Development” (CSP-PSD) conducted military operations in the border town of Tinzaouaten, during which a group of mercenaries from the private military company Wagner was eliminated. Among the dead was the administrator of the well-known propaganda channel GreyZone, known by the call sign “Pyatysotyy.”
Bloody Conflict in Tinzaouaten: Details of the Clashes
According to reports, during the clashes, the rebels managed to capture armored vehicles, trucks, and tankers, as well as damage a helicopter that later crashed in the town of Kidal. The rebels, including Tuaregs, claimed to have killed and wounded dozens of Wagner mercenaries over two days of fighting.
Casualties Among Wagner and the Malian Army
Russian sources confirmed that the administrator of the GreyZone channel, with the call sign “Pyatysotyy,” was among the dead. Additionally, the Malian army reported two soldiers killed and 10 wounded, as well as a plane crash during a routine mission. Officially, about 30 Wagner mercenaries and around 20 rebels were killed.
Solidarity with Ukraine: Rebels Offer to Hand Over Captured Wagner Mercenaries
In an official statement, CSP-PSD rebels expressed solidarity with Ukraine and offered to hand over captured Wagner mercenaries as support in the fight against Russian aggressors. “Dear Ukrainian brothers! We, the armed forces of CSP-PSD, want to express our solidarity with your struggle against Russian criminals. We have captured a significant number of Wagner mercenaries and want to hand them over to you as a gesture of support and solidarity,” read the statement on the organization’s official social media page.
Death of a Wagner Commander: Possible Killing of Anton Yelizarov
Russian Z-channels claim that during the attack on Wagner mercenaries in Mali, the commander who led the capture of Bakhmut and Soledar—Anton Yelizarov, with the call sign “Lotos”—was likely killed. Other sources suggest he may have been captured. In any case, his loss is a significant blow to Russian forces.
Reaction from Other Units and Conclusions
DSHRG “Rusich” reported that over 80 Wagner mercenaries were killed and more than 15 captured as a result of the Tuareg attack. This news has dealt a heavy blow to the Russian mercenaries, highlighting the danger and importance of Wagner’s presence in the region.
Context of Russian Aggression
This incident is just one of many in the context of Russia’s aggression and its use of Wagner mercenaries to achieve military objectives in various parts of the world. The activities of Wagner in Africa, in particular, are causing concern in the international community due to their numerous war crimes and human rights violations.
In conclusion, it should be noted that Russia’s aggressive policy continues to impact stability in many regions worldwide, and the events in Mali are a vivid example of this.
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