Elements of the Russian Ministry of Defense's Africa Corps, former Wagner Group elements, and other mercenary forces reportedly deployed to northern Kharkiv Oblast to participate in offensive operations near Lyptsi and Vovchansk. Reports indicate these forces are conducting infantry-led assaults alongside regular Russian formations.
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Elements of the Africa Corps are operating near Lyptsi
Former Wagner Group elements are fighting in Kharkiv Oblast
African mercenaries are being deployed on the Vovchansk axis for infantry-led assaults
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