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| What Wagner Group was doing in Africa |
| 2026-05-22 |
| Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited Russian military journalist Boris Rozhin presents two videos from rutube.ru about the Wagner Group in Africa, alas all in Russian. He does helpfully provide the video text summary: [ColonelCassad] Abstract: This episode tells the story of a soldier who signed a contract with the "musicians" and went to a distant location—Mali. Almost a year (11 months) of service in a combat zone: missions, intense days, constant risk, and life "on the ground," without the finer words. The hero of the episode is very modest. He answers any questions simply: "I was peeling potatoes there." But the further the conversation goes, the clearer it becomes: behind this simplicity lies experience that not everyone gets, and situations that change a person forever. We talked about what service away from home is like: - everyday life and routine; - missions and tasks; - what is really important in war; - why modesty sometimes speaks louder than any grandiose statements. The video is documentary/introductory in nature and reflects the hero's personal experience. 00:00 The Beginning of the Journey A conversation about the fear of death, war without romance, and people for whom it is a way of life. 01:08 Childhood and Service Siberia, the army, special forces, trying to find myself in civilian life. 02:38 Money and Choice Loans, responsibility and the decision to sign a contract. 03:29 The Path to the "Musicians" Connections, documents, waiting and a long-distance assignment. 04:27 Who and Why Goes to War An honest conversation about the motivation of volunteers. 05:21 Molkino Checks, everyday life, first impressions. 09:17 Illnesses and Conditions The harsh reality before deployment. 10:36 Vaccinations and Flight Preparing for Africa through pain and fever. 11:35 Waiting and Uncertainty Rotations, the front and different directions. 15:27 Africa. First Base Climate, a night in a tent and adaptation. 17:01 Teamwork and Training Experienced commanders and the first lessons. 21:24 Loss of a Commander The first serious loss and the breakdown of illusions. 25:05 Combat Missions Reconnaissance, ambushes, constant risk. 27:03 Transition to the rear A new role and responsibility for supplies. 30:22 Africa without embellishment Everyday life, cities, night and danger. 33:56 Mistake on the route How one little thing can cost a life. 36:39 Preparing for an attack Anticipating a strike and reinforcing the base. 37:52 Battle Explosion, attack, the work of all units. 42:29 Results of the battle Coherence, prisoners and the price of a minute. 47:04 Strengthening the defense Posts, captured weapons, anticipation of a new strike. 49:43 Local tribes Allies, traditions and another war. 52:30 Ambushes Night operations and close contact. 54:36 Why Russia is in Mali Politics, security and interests. 57:05 How Mali Came to War Libya, Syria, Islamists and chaos. 59:38 Guerrilla warfare Mines, raids, no borders. 01:04:30 Hospitals and everyday life Medicine, generators and the reality of the third world. 01:07:19 Road of death Mines, explosions and the enemy's ingenuity. 01:16:51 Capture of the base One of the key episodes of the campaign. 01:17:50 Kidal A historical moment and a flag over the city. 01:22:54 Contracts and resources How this war is organized from the inside. 01:32:25 Commanders The people who hold the system together. 01:38:59 Training fighters Instructors and survival school. 01:45:35 Thoughts of home When war ceases to be a choice. 01:52:37 The road back Planes, transit and return. 02:01:28 Home Family as a point of no return. 02:03:15 The Main Thing Why He Won't Come Back. 02:07:39 What War Changes: Values, People, and Time. 02:20:32 Family : What Makes Life Worth Living. An analog hosted by vk.com (Russian Facebook): Not translatable to English but it does have subtitles in Russian, which is more than rutube.ru Unable to find an youtube.com analogue I stumbled up these two videos, which have a provide a pro_Russian/anti French slant on Wagner Group's mission in Africa, mainly in Mali. And |
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