Why Russia is Recruiting Foreign Mercenaries To Fight In Ukraine
Putin has put out the call for Syrian soldiers to come to Russia to fight in the invasion of Ukraine. Here is why we think he is doing this.
Author: Guy D. McCardle
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Guy D. McCardle is a sixteen-year veteran of the United States Army and most recently served as a Medical Operations Officer during OIF I and OIF II. He holds a degree in Biology from Washington & Jefferson College and is a graduate of the US Army Academy of Health Sciences. Guy has been a contributing writer to Apple News, Business Insider, International Business Times, and Medical Daily. He has over 8,000 answers and more than 30,000 followers on Quora, where he is a top writer on military topics. McCardle is the Managing Editor of the SOFREP News Team, a collective of military journalists.
Iranian Missiles Impact Near US Consulate in Iraq
Iran has claimed responsibility for a missile strike near an expansive US consulate complex in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil. The Iranians maintain the action was retaliation for an Israeli strike in Syria last week that supposedly killed two members of their Revolutionary Guard. There were no reports of injuries in Sunday’s attack, but […]
Retired Special Forces Sergeant Headed to Ukraine as Part of Medical Team
The Global Surgical Medical Support Group is heading for Ukraine. Among its staff of doctors and nurses are military veterans trained in emergency trauma first aid.
American Journalist Killed In Ukraine, Another Hospitalized
A journalist on assignment for Time magazine was killed by Russian troops in Ukraine today while covering the refugee crisis.
Stuck In The Mud, The Structure Of The Russian Army May Be The Reason For Low Morale
Widespread reports of Russian troops surrendering or abandoning operational equipment and just walking away may be due to the way the Russian Army fills its ranks with conscripts.
India Has “Accidental” Missile Launch Into Pakistan:
The Indian Defence Ministry reports that they accidentally fired a $2.75 million BrahMos missile into Pakistan while it was being serviced. Pakistan is not pleased about this to say the least.
You Can Help: Send Badly Needed Gear to Ukraine
An organization here in the U.S. is collecting body armor and other kit to send to Ukraine. Do you want to help?
Top Notch Canadian Sniper “Wali” Arrives in Ukraine to Take On the Russians
As Russia continues to bomb civilian areas across Ukraine, groups and individuals from around the globe are rushing towards the sound of gunfire to help. They will serve in a newly created “International Legion.” One such person is a forty-year-old French-Canadian computer scientist known by the nom de guerre of “Wali.” ** One of the world’s […]
