This footage, provided by the Stugna team of "Timur's Special Unit," also referred to as "Timur Combat Group," shows the unit in urban combat in response to the Russian offensive in Kharkiv.

The short clip shows the group moving into the city of Vovchansk, and fighting from building to building. Right at 0:57, it appears that two Ukrainian soldiers are helping to evacuate a wounded third. What makes the presence of this team in Kharkiv particularly interesting is that their parent unit, "Timur" has been operating in Sudan, fighting Wagner elements there. Whether Stugna team was previously operating in Sudan, or the Timur unit is spreading its people across both continents provides some food for thought, either way.

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