Author Archives: David Isenberg

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 11 2022

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 11 Nov 11, 2022 – Press ISW Wagner Group financer Yevgeny Prigozhin continued to form parallel military structures in Belgorod and Kursk oblasts, even though there… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner Group financier Yevgeny Prigozhin seeks to obfuscate his efforts to strengthen his independent power base with an appeal to the concept of Russia’s historic unity.

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 5 Nov 5, 2022 – Press ISW Karolina Hird, Kateryna Stepanenko, Riley Bailey, Angela Howard, and Mason Clark November 5, 6:30 pm ET … Wagner Group… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mobilization and Force Generation Efforts 

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 19 Nov 19, 2022 – Press ISW … Mobilization and Force Generation Efforts (Russian objective: Expand combat power without conducting general mobilization) The number of Russian prisoners… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia recruiting U.S.-trained Afghan commandos, vets say

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Russia recruiting U.S.-trained Afghan commandos, vets say Afghan special forces soldiers who fought alongside American troops and fled to Iran after the chaotic U.S. withdrawal are being recruited by the Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The US has funneled more than $1 billion into Afghanistan since the fall of Kabul with zero accountability

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The US has funneled more than $1 billion into Afghanistan since the fall of Kabul with zero accountability Multiple U.S. agencies refused to cooperate with the government’s top Afghanistan reconstruction watchdog.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia Looks to Private Militia to Secure a Victory in Eastern Ukraine

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Russia Looks to Private Militia to Secure a Victory in Eastern Ukraine Wagner Group forces launched attacks from several directions on the city of Bakhmut, though analysts said seizing it would… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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American Skyler Gregg dies in Ukraine after sneaking out of dad’s home to fight Russia

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American Skyler Gregg dies in Ukraine after sneaking out of dad’s home to fight Russia By Olivia Land November 4, 20221:47pm Updated A Washington state man was killed in Ukraine after… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Prigozhin will finance ‘militia training centers’ in Kursk and Belgorod regions

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Prigozhin will finance ‘militia training centers’ in Kursk and Belgorod regions 10:37 am, November 6, 2022 Source: Concord Businessman Evgeny Prigozhin says he will finance the creation of “militia training centers”… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Video shows sledgehammer execution of Russian mercenary

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3 minute read November 13, 20221:27 PM EST Last Updated 6 days ago Video shows sledgehammer execution of Russian mercenary By Guy Faulconbridge A truck displaying the symbols “Z” in support… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US Needs Afghanistan Watchdog, Experts Say, After Biden Admin Obstructs Accountability Efforts

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US Needs Afghanistan Watchdog, Experts Say, After Biden Admin Obstructs Accountability Efforts (Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images)   Micaela Burrow Reporter November 12, 2022 3:23 PM ET Font Size: The Biden… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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