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Category Archives: Casualties
Two Americans killed fighting for Ukraine: Newsweek
Two Americans killed fighting for Ukraine: Newsweek By IFP Media Wire December 23, 2025 Two American mercenaries have been killed while fighting for Ukraine against Russian soldiers in December, Newsweek has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Updated Estimates Suggest Dozens of British Mercenaries Killed in Ukraine
Updated Estimates Suggest Dozens of British Mercenaries Killed in Ukraine North Atlantic Treaty Organization / www.nato.int William Moore, Editor 02:00 12-12-2025 Up to 40 British mercenaries may have died in Ukraine,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Kerala man who sought rescue from Russian mercenaries dies, confirms Indian embassy
Kerala man who sought rescue from Russian mercenaries dies, confirms Indian embassy Thrissur: The Indian Embassy has confirmed the death of Binil Babu (32), a native of Kuttanellur, Thrissur, who was… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Russian mercenaries accused of murder and torture in Mali
THE WORLD Russian mercenaries accused of murder and torture in Mali By: BBC Translated by: Blerta Haxhiu November 30, 2025 08:25 Refugees from Mali have recounted atrocities committed by Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Saving Billions, Cynically: A Very Special Military Operation
Saving Billions, Cynically: A Very Special Military Operation Situation Reports – December 1, 2025 By Manucharian Grigoriy FacebookWhatsAppSnapchatRedditCopy LinkEmail Share According to World Prison Brief data, Russia held approximately 602,000 prisoners… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
More Reports of Russian Mercenary and FAMA Attacks on Civilians
More Reports of Russian Mercenary and FAMA Attacks on Civilians By ADFFebruary 18, 2025Updated:February 18, 20254 Mins Read Russian mercenaries board a helicopter in Mali. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Members of the Malian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Veterans Won Big with the PACT Act. Now, Civilian Military Contractors Are Starting Their Own Campaign
Veterans Won Big with the PACT Act. Now, Civilian Military Contractors Are Starting Their Own Campaign Photos courtesy of Cory Archibald, illustration by Hrisanthi Pickett of The War Horse The War… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Corporate War Dead Swed et al
The Corporate War Dead Swed et al sociology political sociologyprivate military companiesprivate securitysecuritysociology of work Ori Swed Abstract From an obscure sector synonymous with mercenaryism, the private military and security industry… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mali investigates alleged execution of civilians by soldiers and Russian mercenaries
Mali investigates alleged execution of civilians by soldiers and Russian mercenaries North Africa PostFebruary 24, 2025 1:48 pm Mali’s military government has initiated an investigation into the alleged ‘cold execution’ of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Moscow Blast Kills Mercenary Leader Fighting Ukraine — Who’s Behind It?
Moscow Blast Kills Mercenary Leader Fighting Ukraine — Who’s Behind It? February 04, 2025 00:38 CET By Steve Gutterman Armen Sarkisian, who died in intensive care after the explosion in the Scarlet… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading