Couldn't haave happened to a better dictator.

Waking up this morning after not following this thread for a day... 156 new posts.

What an insane development.

Earlier this year estimates indicated that about 97% of the regular Russian army was in Ukraine so there's no way to properly evaluate how much damage Wagner can do even with a limited force.  

if Kadyrov's forces fail to properly challenge the coup what is there to stop them? Seems like Russia cannot even get air superiority over them for now.

16:30 Update on russian soldiers in Occupied Territories:

Throughout the day, a propaganda campaign has been specifically directed at russian soldiers within the army. A significant number of these soldiers are confined within an informational bubble, primarily due to restricted internet access and a stringent information policy. A portion of them possesses only a vague understanding of the ongoing events. Here are the key points spread through the internal propaganda:

- Prigozhin has initiated an unlawful protest (sometimes word mutiny is also used) against Russia, posing a threat to the nation and its interests.

- Wagner soldiers should not be regarded as adversaries unless engage in hostilities, as their involvement in conflicts serves the personal power ambitions of Prigozhin.

- Wagner soldiers were deceived, unaware that they were fighting against russia and president.

- The consequences of a mutiny will be dire: the military defeat of russia and the potential presence of NATO forces on russian soil.

Responses to the events are varied, with a majority of military personnel displaying confusion or limited awareness regarding the unfolding situation.