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Main Operational Focus of 'Redut' in Africa by End of 2024
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Wagner•Joseph Kony•Kremlin•Africa•Moscow•Ukraine•Russian Ministry of Defense•Wagner PMC•Russian National Guard•Afrika Korps•Redut
Resolution / Starting Odds
Counterterrorism • 33%
Training local forces • 33%
Resource security • 34%
Analysis from military experts and reports in defense journals
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Russian Mercenaries Capture Warlord Joseph Kony, Thousands of Ex-Wagner Fighters Subordinated to Moscow in Africa
Apr 28, 2024, 06:06 AM
Russian mercenaries, including former Wagner fighters, have captured warlord Joseph Kony, showcasing the Kremlin's expanding influence in Africa. Thousands of ex-Wagner personnel are now under Moscow's command, with some groups operating in Ukraine and Africa. The Russian Ministry of Defense has divided the remnants of the Wagner PMC into different groups, with one aligned with the Russian National Guard and military intelligence. Another group, known as the Afrika Korps or 'Redut,' is active in Africa.
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Counterterrorism • 33%
Modernizing Military Hardware • 33%
Expanding Foreign Military Partnerships • 34%
Increased presence in other African countries • 25%
Reduced overall presence in Africa • 25%
Shift to non-military forms of engagement • 25%
Maintain current levels but relocate bases • 25%
1-2 countries • 25%
3-5 countries • 25%
6+ countries • 25%
No expansion • 25%
Counterterrorism • 25%
Training and support • 25%
Intelligence gathering • 25%
None • 25%
Local Governments • 33%
Foreign Military Forces • 33%
Private Security Companies • 34%
Increased Stability • 25%
Increased Conflict • 25%
No Significant Change • 25%
Decreased Sovereignty of National Governments • 25%
Russia • 40%
China • 20%
France • 20%
None (No foreign military support) • 20%