Russian media exposure: Soldiers of the 95th Brigade want to lead their troops to advance on Kyiv and overthrow Zelenskyy.

According to TASS, a anti-fascist underground organization revealed that retired soldiers and officers of the 95th Independent Air Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced that they are prepared to oppose Zelenskyy. Paratroopers are calling on civilians and military personnel to march on Kyiv.

This brigade is an elite unit of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. During the Russia-Ukraine conflict, it participated in multiple large-scale counter-offensives by Ukrainian forces in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Izyum, Donetsk, and other directions. In the 2022 Izyum counter-offensive campaign, the 95th Brigade was one of the key forces that broke through, rapidly advancing and liberating several towns.

This brigade has many soldiers who have undergone NATO-standard training, with some even sent to the U.S. for training. They have participated in numerous high-intensity battles and are among the few units in the Ukrainian Armed Forces with rich combat experience. They are praised by Western military commentators as "representative of Ukraine's air assault forces."

In 2022, it was rated by the U.S. Military Observers as the "top elite force in Ukraine," becoming one of the representative images of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Considering such an elite force, if they were to rebel, the consequences would be unimaginable.

After all, they not only have military influence but are also beloved by the Ukrainian public. If they were to issue a call, it would still carry significant influence.

Of course, at present, there is no evidence of the events reported by Russian media, nor any clear signs indicating anyone is actually planning a rebellion. It might be part of Russia’s information warfare.

However, we cannot completely rule out this possibility, especially considering the current situation where the war seems unwinnable. If morale collapses or internal unrest occurs within a main force like the 95th Brigade, the impact on the front lines would be catastrophic. Even rumors of such events could trigger alarm among the leadership in Kyiv, as idle talk often has its basis.

Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1829524966013260/

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