Wagner in Belarus builds new camp near Ukraine’s border – Center of National Resistance

This was reported by the Center of National Resistance.

Reportedly, the Wagner group is planning to station around 1,000 mercenaries there.

Based on information from underground sources, the new Wagner camp at the border with Ukraine's Chernihiv region is intended for simulating undercover activities.

Furthermore, there's a strong chance that Wagner might be employed to imitate actions in line with the Russian Federation and Belarus' efforts to put pressure on European nations through information operations.

“The main aim of this effort is to make European countries decrease their support for Ukraine. It's like saying, 'if only we weren't attacked,” emphasizes the National Resistance Center.

They also mention that in the initial phase of this information campaign, there will be a simulation of Wagner PMC camps being set up, along with spreading narratives that the mercenaries are prepared to enter EU countries.

How the Wagner soldiers ended up in Belarus

After the mutiny of Wagner PMC leader Yevgeny Prigozhin in late June, the Kremlin announced the relocation of Wagner mercenaries to Belarus.

On June 27, self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko confirmed the arrival of Yevgeny Prigozhin in the country. According to him, Wagner mercenaries  who arrived with him will not guard the Russian tactical nuclear weapons deployed there. However, Lukashenko emphasized that he expects the mercenaries to help in the defense of Belarus, without specifying the potential source of the country's perceived threat.

On June 29, a satellite recorded the construction of a tent camp near Asipovichy in the Mogilev region of Belarus, and on July 3, Russian media published a photo of an alleged Wagner camp.

On July 11, the Belarusian Ministry of Defense stated that the Wagner mercenaries would train the Belarusian army.

On July 14, media reported that training sessions with units of the territorial troops were taking place near Asipovichy (Belarus), where Wagner PMC fighters were acting as instructors in some military disciplines.

On the morning of July 15, a large convoy of cars and trucks with license plates of the so-called DPR and LPR was spotted in Belarus. Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service confirmed that those were mercenaries of the Wagner PMC.

On Sunday, July 16, the Belarusian Hajun monitoring group reported that two flags - of Russia and the Wagner PMC - had been installed at the checkpoint on the border between Belarus and Russia.

Wagner Group announced that on July 30, their main base in the Russian Federation, located in the village of Molkino in Krasnodar Krai, would be closed.

On July 19, a sixth convoy with Wagner PMC fighters arrived in Belarus.

On July 19, Wagner PMC financier Yevgeny Prigozhin addressed Wagner fighters in Belarus, calling the situation at the front a "disgrace" and urging mercenaries to "wait for the moment to show their full potential."

Later, on July 23, the self-proclaimed president of Belarus Lukashenko said Wagner fighters stationed in his country wanted to "go on an excursion" to Poland. Shortly after, it was reported that the tenth convoy of Wagner fighters had arrived in Belarus, including at least ten units of equipment.

The Institute for the Study of War said the Wagner group in Belarus lacks the big weapons needed for a major attack on Ukraine or Poland.

On July 25, the 11th group of Wagner members came to Belarus, this time with armored vehicles. There are about 29 vehicles in the group. It's also known who led them in Belarus.

On July 27, news came that Wagner's private military group is looking for people in Belarus ready to fight against Lithuania and Poland. Hajun also reported that the 12th group of Wagner, which had at least 50 vehicles, arrived in Belarus.

On July 28, the Center of National Resistance warned that Wagner is planning something on the Belarus-EU border. Also on this day, the 13th group of hired fighters was seen in Belarus.

On July 31, it was found out that Wagner's PMC had stopped their recruiting centers' operations for an unspecified time. Additionally, under orders from Prigozhin, they are required to reach camps in Belarus by August 5.

Another spot where Wagner's private military group is active was located in Belarus near Osipovichi. The mercenaries are using warehouses there.

On August 4, the SBU uncovered a Russian plan to conduct a terrorist attack on an oil refinery in Belarus. The aim was to falsely blame Ukraine and trigger a war. The plan involved a Russian military group, accompanied by Wagner members and Ukrainian saboteurs.