Videos tagged with Syrian Civil War

This interview with former Wagner Group commander Marat Gabidullin provides a detailed account of the organization's origins, operations, and key figures like Yevgeny Prigozhin and Dmitri Utkin. It covers their involvement in conflicts from eastern Ukraine and Syria to Africa, highlighting the group's complex relationship with the Russian state and its significant role in modern private warfare. The discussion also delves into specific engagements, such as the Battle of Kasham against US forces, and the internal dynamics and eventual mutiny led by Prigozhin.

This video features Neil Vermillion, a firearms instructor, discussing the strategic and tactical failures of the Russian military in Ukraine, contrasting them with Western military doctrine. Vermillion highlights issues like poor map provision, lack of individual initiative, and centralized command structures leading to significant Russian losses. He also touches upon the effectiveness of Ukrainian resistance, the role of artillery, and the controversial use of Wagner Group forces, including convict soldiers. The discussion emphasizes the importance of decentralized command and adaptability in modern warfare.