Russia Deploys Africa Corps to Ukraine's Kharkiv Offensive

UK intelligence reports the use of ex-Wagner mercenaries in Vovchansk as Moscow reallocates forces from Africa.

Russia's Africa Corps, formed in December 2023, includes over 2,000 soldiers and ex-Wagner mercenaries.
The Corps has been redeployed from Africa to support the Kharkiv offensive, particularly in Vovchansk.
This move signifies Russia's consolidation of control over former Wagner fighters following their leader's death.
The redeployment aims to create a buffer zone near the Russian border and stretch Ukrainian defenses.
Ukraine continues to resist the offensive, with President Zelenskyy visiting Kharkiv to assess the situation.