Ukraine: The Latest Satellite images reveal Russian nuclear sites near Europe 'expanding' & sabotage operation by Ukrainian secret agents causes millions in damage
Jun 16, 2025
Ben Farmer, Africa correspondent for The Telegraph, brings unique insights into Russia's recruitment efforts in Africa and the implications for the war in Ukraine. The discussion covers a recent missile and drone attack on Kremenchuk, highlighting the devastating effects on civilian life. Farmer reveals how desperate financial circumstances lead African individuals into military service, intertwined with Russia's deceptive practices. The conversation also explores a notable intelligence operation in Kaliningrad that resulted in $5 million in damages, shedding light on the intricate tactics at play.
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Nuclear Sites Expansion in Kaliningrad
- Russia expanded and upgraded nuclear-related facilities near Europe according to May satellite images.
- This highlights Moscow's ongoing military prioritization despite pressure near its European borders.
African Fighters Lured to War
- African recruits were misled with job offers, like working in a shampoo factory, then forcibly conscripted into Russian forces.
- One Cameroonian survivor was the only one to survive a bombed bunker before capture by Ukrainian forces.
Russia's African Influence Strategy
- Russia's information campaigns in Africa aim to erode Western influence by portraying all sides as equally corrupt.
- They use sophisticated propaganda tools, including AI-generated videos, to boost pro-Russian African leaders' images.
