17 Minutes Ago!! Ukraine Forces Destroys 130 Russian Wagner Troops Entered Bakhmut Rural

Section 1: The Battle for Bakmuth

In the midst of the Russia-Ukraine war, one location has emerged as a key strategic hotspot: Bakmuth. This military hotbed has been heavily occupied by both Ukrainian and Russian forces, as well as mercenaries from the notorious paramilitary group, Wagner. The intensity of the conflict has taken its toll on soldiers on the front lines, who face accelerated risks of death compared to other regions.

Despite facing losses in manpower and equipment, the aggressor shows no signs of giving up on capturing Bakmuth. Alexander Sirsky, a high-ranking Ukrainian official and commander of Ukraine's Ground Forces, revealed that a counter-offensive against exhausted Russian forces near Bakmuth is imminent. This move aims to take advantage of the weakened state of the Wagner mercenary group, which serves as Russia's main fighting force in this region.

Section 2: Wagner's Struggles and Shifting Priorities

Wagner, a private military company led by Yevgeny Pregosian, a Russian oligarch and longtime ally of President Vladimir Putin, finds itself at odds with Russian military officials. Pregosian has publicly criticized the Russian defense ministry for allegedly cutting off his soldiers' ammunition and supplies. In February, he even accused top Russian military figures of attempting to destroy the Wagner group.

However, recent developments suggest that Pregosian may be reevaluating his involvement in the ongoing conflict in Bakmuth. He has requested that the Kremlin take measures to prevent the isolation of Wagner troops from Russia's main army forces, citing potential negative military consequences. Reports from Bloomberg indicate that Wagner might redirect its efforts towards Africa, where mercenaries have been seeking opportunities in commodities like gold and diamonds.

In a surprising turn of events, Pregosian reached out to U.S Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, offering to finance a joint security project in Africa called "Wagner Safe Africa." This move challenges past accusations by Blinken and others that Wagner instigates violence and instability on the African continent. Pregosian argues that the U.S and other countries are actively trying to divide Africa's resources, while his group remains focused on Ukraine.

Section 3: The Implications for Ukraine

The potential withdrawal of Wagner from Ukraine could have significant ramifications for the ongoing conflict. Maria Popova, an associate professor of political science at McGill University, suggests