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Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 3d

If you’re curious which of Russia’s much-hyped "wunderwaffe" project has likely been sidelined, as suggested by production numbers, don’t forget to support our work. We deliver unique investigative materials that were previously unavailable to the public

Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 3d

In the coming days, our team will release a major investigation into a new, unannounced Russian tank and tank production plans for the years ahead - made possible by your donations in August. Meanwhile, we ask for your support for October. We have a few surprises!

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Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 2d

RU side

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Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 2d

3/ This is very close to our earlier estimates published in July and August, which pointed to 8,400–10,500 KIA per month. These estimates have proven to be quite accurate, demonstrating that our methodology is precise and reliable

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Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 2d

2/ The published document contains a breakdown by units. Our team will work tonight to verify whether the numbers match the Russian documents we have on hand, but at first glance, it appears authentic. Notably, over 33,966 are listed as MIA, so the majority of them are likely KIA

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Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 2d

Breaking:

The Ukrainian project I_Want_To_Live has published a photo of a document with Russian losses over 8 months, from January to September 2025. According to it, total KIA numbers 86,744, roughly 10,843 per month, which is very close to our earlier estimates. Total losses are 281,550

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Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 3d

2/ For those curious, our October estimate is about $800 -covering satellite imagery, data purchases, and third-party services that support our investigations. We skipped asking for donations in September, using what was left from August, but now we need your support again

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Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 3d

In the coming days, our team will release a major investigation into a new, unannounced Russian tank and tank production plans for the years ahead - made possible by your donations in August. Meanwhile, we ask for your support for October. We have a few surprises!

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Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 3d

I don't have a paypal yet, I will update you once I have it set

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Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 3d

If you’re curious which of Russia’s much-hyped "wunderwaffe" project has likely been sidelined, as suggested by production numbers, don’t forget to support our work. We deliver unique investigative materials that were previously unavailable to the public

Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 3d

In the coming days, our team will release a major investigation into a new, unannounced Russian tank and tank production plans for the years ahead - made possible by your donations in August. Meanwhile, we ask for your support for October. We have a few surprises!

buymeacoffee.com/frontelligence

Frontelligence Insight is All Source Public Intelligence

Satellite imagery and other expenses 

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Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you, Otto Kat!

You are the first one 🎉

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Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 3d

I do not have, and thank you for asking, as I just realized that BuyMeaCoffee doesn't support PayPal anymore, which means that I should probably add PayPal account

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Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 3d

2/ For those curious, our October estimate is about $800 -covering satellite imagery, data purchases, and third-party services that support our investigations. We skipped asking for donations in September, using what was left from August, but now we need your support again

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Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, they do. We track some of their equipment and vehicles, they don’t send everything to the front lines. We believe they’re trying to preserve some. I can say that they still have hundreds of functional and currently operational tanks outside of frontlines, but I can't give you a specific number

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Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 3d

In the coming days, our team will release a major investigation into a new, unannounced Russian tank and tank production plans for the years ahead - made possible by your donations in August. Meanwhile, we ask for your support for October. We have a few surprises!

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Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 4d

Another resident of Leningrad Oblast, Russia’s so-called cultural capital, filmed the highly successful aftermath of a Ukrainian drone strike on Kirishinefteorgsintez, narrating the fire show in a truly colorful display of Russian expletives.

Warning: Mature Language

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Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 4d

During a Ukrainian drone strike on one of Russia’s largest refineries, a local woman filmed herself delivering highly intellectual commentary on the chaos unfolding in the sky, with a total lack of self-reflection and an inability to connect cause and effect (Subtitles in English included)

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Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 4d

The appearance of a Ukrainian drone in Russian airspace has sparked a heated debate among local experts over how to classify the flying object - in the finest OSINT community spirit on the X platform

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Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 5d

A Ukrainian one-way drone casually cruises thousands of kilometers from the border, over a Russian refinery in Orenburg Oblast, projecting full confidence and dominance. Terrified guards fire a few weak shots, all misses, proving utterly useless.

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Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 6d

That’s from Africa and Middle East only, with full dataset - name, DOB, citizenship, contract start date, unit etc.
These are people which are confirmed

The actual number of all mercenaries is over 10000 - there are a lot from Central Asia, Caucasus, Cuba, Serbia, India, Nepal etc.

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Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 7d

Over 10 thousand in total

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Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 7d

The total number of mercenaries fighting for Russia is close to one division, in size

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Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 7d

11/ Thank you for reading. In the coming weeks, we will release more materials on mercenaries from different continents, offering further details on mercenaries fighting for Russia. If you find our work useful, you can support us via the BuyMeACoffee:

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Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 7d

10/ Based on another dataset of 3081 mercenary records from around the world, the vast majority of recruits are assigned to infantry, assault, or other combat roles. This indicates that, despite Russian promises of non-combat positions, such assurances are unlikely to be honored

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Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 7d

9/ According to information provided by the
I Want To Live project, more than 100 POWs from 34 countries, excluding Russia, are currently held in Ukrainian custody. It also appears that not all countries are eager to secure the return of their citizens.

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Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 7d

8/ Overall, recruitment in Africa and Middle East is accelerating rapidly. Out of all records, 1,045 included a contract signing date, allowing us to track the trend: in 2023, there were 146 contracts; in 2024, 248; and in just the first six months of 2025 we identified 651 cases

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