In a dramatic display of internal discord within the ranks of the Russian military, Cuban mercenaries stationed in the Donetsk region have reportedly taken lethal action against their own commander from the 428th motorized rifle regiment.
The incident, confirmed by the ATESH partisan movement, was triggered by ongoing grievances involving severe mistreatment by the regiment’s commander.
This included regular humiliation, physical abuse, and the unlawful confiscation of wages from the mercenaries, who originated from Latin America.
In response to the oppressive actions of their leader, the Cuban mercenaries decided to execute him.
This decisive act was aimed at ending the cycle of abuse they had been enduring under his command.
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Following the execution, the individuals directly involved were swiftly relocated to the Rostov region in the Russian Federation, suggesting a quick and coordinated effort to manage the fallout of the incident.
The regiment’s command, likely shaken by the event, has made an appeal to the Russian General Staff.
They have requested the replacement of the foreign mercenaries with Russian soldiers, possibly to prevent further such incidents and stabilize the regiment’s operations.
The ATESH partisan movement notes that although such incidents do occur within enemy lines, they rarely come to public attention.
This secrecy underscores the challenges within the Russian military structure and the volatile nature of relying on foreign mercenaries.
The situation in the Donetsk region is part of a larger pattern of military activity.
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According to reports, Russian forces have been actively moving equipment for repairs to temporarily occupied territories in Crimea, indicating ongoing logistical and operational adjustments.
The ATESH report also highlights disruptions in local life caused by the Russian military presence.
Notably, in the occupied Dzhankoy, there have been frequent rotations of military personnel and mobilization raids, which coincided with significant cultural and religious observances, adding to the tensions between the occupiers and the local populations.
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In Mariupol, another region under temporary occupation, Russian forces have been altering their deployments.
This strategic movement is likely a countermeasure against Ukrainian military actions, as the occupiers seek to mitigate the risks of targeted attacks.
The execution of a Russian regiment commander by Cuban mercenaries in Donetsk not only highlights the severe internal conflicts within the Russian military ranks but also casts doubt on the cohesion and reliability of using foreign mercenaries in conflict zones.
This incident may prompt a broader reassessment of foreign personnel in Russian military strategies as they continue to face resistance both internally and from Ukrainian forces.
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