Intelligence Reveals Leadership of Elite Russian Unit Rubicon: Who Is in Charge.
Key Figures of the 'Rubicon' Unit Identified
According to inkorr.com: Ukrainian intelligence has established the identities of important individuals in the elite drone unit 'Rubicon', formed by the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Ministry of Defense of Russia (GRU). As noted by a Ukrainian intelligence officer with the callsign 'Azimuth', this unit has strong political support and actively collaborates with Russian special services.
Among the key figures in the leadership of 'Rubicon' are Sergey Budnikov, Andrey Belyaev, and Yevgeny Shmirin. The Main Directorate of the GRU is responsible for the formation, development, and funding of this unit, granting it elite status and opportunities for significant progress.
According to the report, the Kremlin invests in 'Rubicon', providing the unit with resources and access to advanced technologies.
According to a Ukrainian intelligence officer with the callsign 'Azimuth', this unit is distinguished by a high level of political support and involvement from Russian special services.
The identification of key figures in the 'Rubicon' unit may have significant implications for future actions of Ukrainian intelligence and contribute to a better understanding of the structure of Russian military and special units. This revelation also highlights the importance of political support in the functioning of military groups in modern conflict.
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