Ukraine’s intelligence explains staged operation behind Russian Volunteer Corps commander’s "death" – video
Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has revealed details of a staged operation simulating the death of Denis "WhiteRex" Kapustin, commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps, and released footage produced by intelligence officers showing drone strikes on a minibus supposedly carrying the commander. [The Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC) is a military and political organisation established in 2022 and consists of Russian volunteers who have been fighting for Ukraine since 2014 – ed.]
Source: Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU)
Quote: "In order to preserve the life of the commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps within the Tymur Special Unit of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and to expose an enemy agent network, military intelligence officers carried out a complex, multi-stage special operation during which his death was staged."
Details: A video was produced showing the operation of two strike drones to support the cover story.
The first UAV struck a minibus which was supposedly carrying Kapustin, while the second filmed the supposed "aftermath of the strike" – a vehicle engulfed in flames.
"The masterminds of the crime within the Russian secret services believed the video provided and paid the Ukrainian intelligence officers for the 'contract' – US$500,000, which will significantly strengthen the combat capabilities of DIU's special units," the statement said.
Background:
- On 27 December, the Russian Volunteer Corps reported that its commander, Denis "WhiteRex" Kapustin, had been killed in action on the Zaporizhzhia front.
- On 1 January, DIU stated that reports of Kapustin's death were part of its special operation and that Kapustin is alive.
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