The Kyiv Post reports a sophisticated military strike by Ukrainian services on a Russian military installation in Syria, allegedly targeting the Kuweires airbase located east of Aleppo..This operation was reportedly executed by the Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR, Ukrainian military intelligence service) special unit "Chemist.".The Operation in Syria.The Kuweires airbase has been under Russian control since 2015 and is reported to play a crucial role in Russia's military operations in the region. Allegedly, it also serves as a hub for the training and deployment of local mercenaries, some of whom are believed to be involved in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine..According to exclusive footage and reports obtained by the Kyiv Post, the operation involved multiple phases and showcased advanced drone warfare capabilities. Initially, the attack focused on a Russian mobile electronic warfare (EW) complex, which was successfully destroyed. Subsequent drone strikes targeted various strategic assets within the airbase, causing damage to military equipment and infrastructure..The timing of the strike is particularly noteworthy. The Kyiv Post claims that the strike occurred on July 25th, one day after a diplomatic meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, suggesting a strategic intent to maximize the impact of the operation, both militarily and politically..The second part of the video above shows the deployment of a drone, alongside the disclosure of the GUR logo. It is interesting to note that the Ukrainian forces exported their tactics to the Syrian field of operation. The use of unmanned aerial vehicles has been crucial in the War in Donbas, and seeing them outside of Ukraine highlights a profound shift towards more modern warfare techniques.The operation also demonstrated Ukraine's capability to conduct coordinated and precise attacks at significant distances from its own borders..GUR's Alleged Implications in Mali.In a related development, Ukrainian intelligence is suspected to have played a pivotal role in an ambush in Mali, which resulted in heavy casualties for Wagner Group mercenaries and Malian armed forces..The three-day battle near Tinzaouten, Mali, involved Tuareg rebels from the Strategic Framework for the Defense of the People of Azawad (CSP-DPA) and allied militants from the Al-Qaeda-connected Jamaat Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimeen (JNIM), ambushing Malian armed forces and Wagner Group mercenaries, resulting in significant casualties. A sandstorm forced both sides to break off the fight, but the ambush resulted in heavy casualties for the Malian and Russian forces..Andryi Yusov, spokesman for the GUR, quoted by the Guardian, explained that:."The rebels received the necessary information, not just mere information, which enabled a successful military operation against the Russian war criminals.".The spokesman did not explain whether Ukrainian forces were present. The Kyiv Post also published a photograph showing rebels waving the Ukrainian flag, claiming it to have bee taken on 29 July. However, new evidence proves that the picture may not be related to the ambush..Strategic Implications.Attacks beyond the Donbas and Russian borders occur more frequently than commonly perceived, especially since these various secondary battlegrounds serve strategic objectives for Kyiv..By launching attacks in multiple locations and conducting operations that require minimal manpower (such as the drone strike on Kuweires airbase), Ukrainian forces are aiming to compel Moscow to spread its forces and resources, thus thinning them..Threatening areas where Wagner/the Africa Corps extract resources and deploys troops also helps to drain the group's revenue sources and undermine its reputation as an effective entity— an argument that became prominent against France when it withdrew from Mali, effectively transferring its defense to Wagner forces..Ultimately, these events prove to be a thorn in Russia's side in terms of credibility, resource wastage, and Russia's ambition to position itself as a major player on the international stage. These developments also underscore the global reach of the conflict between Russian and Ukrainian forces, extending beyond the immediate Eastern European theatre to involve various proxy battlegrounds.
The Kyiv Post reports a sophisticated military strike by Ukrainian services on a Russian military installation in Syria, allegedly targeting the Kuweires airbase located east of Aleppo..This operation was reportedly executed by the Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR, Ukrainian military intelligence service) special unit "Chemist.".The Operation in Syria.The Kuweires airbase has been under Russian control since 2015 and is reported to play a crucial role in Russia's military operations in the region. Allegedly, it also serves as a hub for the training and deployment of local mercenaries, some of whom are believed to be involved in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine..According to exclusive footage and reports obtained by the Kyiv Post, the operation involved multiple phases and showcased advanced drone warfare capabilities. Initially, the attack focused on a Russian mobile electronic warfare (EW) complex, which was successfully destroyed. Subsequent drone strikes targeted various strategic assets within the airbase, causing damage to military equipment and infrastructure..The timing of the strike is particularly noteworthy. The Kyiv Post claims that the strike occurred on July 25th, one day after a diplomatic meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, suggesting a strategic intent to maximize the impact of the operation, both militarily and politically..The second part of the video above shows the deployment of a drone, alongside the disclosure of the GUR logo. It is interesting to note that the Ukrainian forces exported their tactics to the Syrian field of operation. The use of unmanned aerial vehicles has been crucial in the War in Donbas, and seeing them outside of Ukraine highlights a profound shift towards more modern warfare techniques.The operation also demonstrated Ukraine's capability to conduct coordinated and precise attacks at significant distances from its own borders..GUR's Alleged Implications in Mali.In a related development, Ukrainian intelligence is suspected to have played a pivotal role in an ambush in Mali, which resulted in heavy casualties for Wagner Group mercenaries and Malian armed forces..The three-day battle near Tinzaouten, Mali, involved Tuareg rebels from the Strategic Framework for the Defense of the People of Azawad (CSP-DPA) and allied militants from the Al-Qaeda-connected Jamaat Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimeen (JNIM), ambushing Malian armed forces and Wagner Group mercenaries, resulting in significant casualties. A sandstorm forced both sides to break off the fight, but the ambush resulted in heavy casualties for the Malian and Russian forces..Andryi Yusov, spokesman for the GUR, quoted by the Guardian, explained that:."The rebels received the necessary information, not just mere information, which enabled a successful military operation against the Russian war criminals.".The spokesman did not explain whether Ukrainian forces were present. The Kyiv Post also published a photograph showing rebels waving the Ukrainian flag, claiming it to have bee taken on 29 July. However, new evidence proves that the picture may not be related to the ambush..Strategic Implications.Attacks beyond the Donbas and Russian borders occur more frequently than commonly perceived, especially since these various secondary battlegrounds serve strategic objectives for Kyiv..By launching attacks in multiple locations and conducting operations that require minimal manpower (such as the drone strike on Kuweires airbase), Ukrainian forces are aiming to compel Moscow to spread its forces and resources, thus thinning them..Threatening areas where Wagner/the Africa Corps extract resources and deploys troops also helps to drain the group's revenue sources and undermine its reputation as an effective entity— an argument that became prominent against France when it withdrew from Mali, effectively transferring its defense to Wagner forces..Ultimately, these events prove to be a thorn in Russia's side in terms of credibility, resource wastage, and Russia's ambition to position itself as a major player on the international stage. These developments also underscore the global reach of the conflict between Russian and Ukrainian forces, extending beyond the immediate Eastern European theatre to involve various proxy battlegrounds.
