Russian Fascist Organization Fundraises On Telegram For Russian Troops Fighting In Ukraine; Campaign Goal Is $28,261

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August 22, 2024

On August 15, 2024, the Russian fascist Española Group posted a call for donations to support Russian troops fighting in Ukraine. Española is a Russian fascist private military company (PMC) headed by Stanislav Orlov under the alias "Española." For more information on Orlov and Española, read two MEMRI reports: "Russian 'Española PMC' Engages In Recruitment Of Russian Soccer Hooligans With Military Experience" and "Russian Nationalist Española Battalion Announces Training Course For New Recruits Preparing To Join Ukrainian Front."

Fundraising Goal: To Purchase Equipment For Russians Fighting In Ukraine

On Telegram, the fascist "TopaZ Speaking & Espanola" channel posted a fundraising call to purchase radio and UAV equipment for Russian troops fighting in Ukraine. The fundraiser hopes to provide the troops with four Starlink stations, two Incubator 2.0 drone signal amplification systems, a DJI Matrice 30T thermal drone, two DJI Mavic 3s, and an Enduro motorcycle. The campaign aims to raise 2,480,000 rubles ($28,261). The channel wrote: "Any amount you send is a shot in a disgusting Russophobic face."

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