#Russia / #Ukraine 🇷🇺🇺🇦: New video of Rustam Azhiev (Abdul Hakim Al-Shishani) —former emir of #Chechen militant group "Ajnad al-Kavkaz" in #Syria.

Azhiev, who joined #Ukrainian Forces, is carrying a CZ 806 BREN-2 assault rifle which was supplied by #CzechRepublic (#Czechia) 🇨🇿.

https://twitter.com/war_noir/status/1768330594151170402

#Russia / #Ukraine 🇷🇺🇺🇦: #Russian Forces captured weapons & ammo from "Russian Volunteer Corps" (defected Russian unit of #Ukrainian Forces) in #Belgorod.

RBG-6 grenade launchers (from #Croatia 🇭🇷), Pansarskott m/86 anti-tank weapon (from #Sweden 🇸🇪), FN Minimi machine gun, M67 grenades (from #USA 🇺🇸), GHO-1 grenades (from #Bulgaria 🇧🇬) and more can be seen.

https://twitter.com/war_noir/status/1771988420199432691

#Russia / #Ukraine 🇷🇺🇺🇦: #Russian combatants released photos of various projectiles with "For #Crocus" ("За #Крокус") writings on the shells.

Seemingly, the units use #NorthKorea / #DPRK-made 🇰🇵 120mm HE-FRAG mortar bombs and 152mm HE-FRAG artillery projectiles.

https://twitter.com/war_noir/status/1772720431922893032

🇷🇺 🇺🇸🇺🇿 Regarding the Cooperation Between Uzbekistan and the USA

After reviewing another set of intercepted confidential documents from DPR Joker, we once again noticed the active development of cooperation between the United States, Britain, and the countries of Central Asia.

While the West's efforts to establish a strong presence in Central Asia are not new, the willingness of our allies to engage in not only economic but also military cooperation sends a significant signal that deserves attention.

🔻The level of funding provided by the Americans through the military cooperation office under the US Central Command is quite revealing, increasing from $218,000 in FY 2018-2019 to $16.5 million in FY 2023.

Quite a substantial growth, isn't it? Of particular interest is the Uzbek Ministry of Defense's request to keep quiet about the agreement signed between the countries, which involves personnel training and equipment supply.

In 2022, for instance, the Americans agreed to transfer 13 RQ-20 Puma UAV systems to Uzbekistan. Despite vehemently denying drone purchases at the start of 2022, by August 2023, two systems had already been delivered for operator training.

❗️Furthermore, the documents outline a detailed cooperation plan between Uzbek and American military personnel, including last summer's preparations for Uzbek Armed Forces representatives to participate in Southern Strike 2024, an exercise that recently concluded in the United States.

Curiously, there is no information available about the Uzbek participation, despite previous discussions. It is possible that they once again requested non-disclosure to avoid a repeat of last year's incident during Southern Strike 2023, which involved 13 military personnel.

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🇷🇺 🇺🇸🇺🇿 American Requests to Uzbekistan

While perusing the documents published by Joker DPR, we noted the interest of the Americans not only in supplying drones to Uzbekistan but also in Uzbek air defense systems.

In a letter to the military attaché of Uzbekistan, Muzafar Rakhmatullaev,, a representative of Universum Technologies LLC expressed interest in purchasing Soviet-made air defense systems and MLRS from Uzbekistan for a cash payment or suitable alternative.

📌 The document indicates that "the company's current customers are seeking these systems for US government partners." Given that the requested items include the S-300, Buk, and Osa anti-aircraft missile systems, as well as the Smerch and Uragan MLRS, the potential buyer could be none other than Ukraine.

Universum Technologies LLC seems to function as a shell company tasked with procuring the products and transferring them to the Pentagon. Those at peace with themselves may allocate them to the needs of the AFU, if not already done. The response from the Uzbek Ministry of Defense remains unknown.

🔻It would be highly intriguing to learn their response, especially considering the recent significant increase in air defense systems (dubbed FrankenSAM) and rocket launchers by the AFU, undergoing additional modernization with assistance from Western specialists.

Our sources have yet to confirm any actual deliveries of military equipment from Uzbekistan to the United States (hopefully there are none). If you possess alternative information, feel free to reach out to us through the feedback bot @rybar_feedback_bot.
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🇰🇿 🇷🇺 🪖 In light of the recent news about cooperation between Uzbekistan and the United States, it went unnoticed that the Victory Parade on May 9 will not be held again this year.

Upon sober evaluation of the actions of the Kazakh authorities (and others), it's not surprising that this decision, repeated yearly since 2018, was made. Kasym Zhomart-Tokayev participated in the Moscow parade in 2020.

While the pandemic justified the parade's cancellation from 2019 to 2021, starting in 2022, the Kazakh authorities cite cost-saving reasons. Surprisingly, the Ministry of Defense, not the Kazakh government, communicates this decision.

🔻It appears that the administration has delegated its authority to organize the parade, along with the financial burden, to the defense department. The financial situation within the Kazakh armed forces is far from stable.

Salaries in the army are exceptionally low, and the service's prestige is diminishing, leading to a significant personnel outflow from the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan over the past four years. Without government support, what motivation and resources does the Kazakhstan Defense Ministry possess?

❗️Consequently, the country's authorities are increasingly distancing Kazakhstan from its historical ties with Russia, where the nations once fought against the German Nazis side by side. Eventually, a parade will occur, but it may reflect European values, given the current circumstances. The groundwork is already in place.
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