Russia’s private Wagner mercenary group has taken control of the military headquarters in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don near to the border with Ukraine. Here's why it is so vital for Russia’s war operation: ⬇️ AasmaDay explains:
“Rostov-on-Don is a critical command and control membrane for the Russian army and any threats to the Ministry of Defence’s presence are likely to have ramifications on some critical aspects of the war effort.”
The Rostov region is also strategically important as it is home to a critically important nuclear power plant, though this is 100 miles away from the city itself. A silo of nuclear weapons is known to exist in the neighbouring Voronezh region, which lies between Rostov and Moscow.
He said that even though his fighters are in control of an aerodrome, planes taking part in the Ukraine offensive are leaving as normal from the airfield.
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