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Tag Archives: Casualties
In Mali, 3 soldiers, 4 Russian paramilitaries killed in attack
Sep. 27, 2026 In Mali, 3 soldiers, 4 Russian paramilitaries killed in attack Bamako – At least three soldiers and four Russian paramilitaries were killed when jihadists ambushed their convoy in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
“Dubai to Grave” flight: mercenary from Sierra Leone arrived to fight for Russia and was killed in Donetsk region
“Dubai to Grave” flight: mercenary from Sierra Leone arrived to fight for Russia and was killed in Donetsk region. PHOTO Ukrainian military intelligence has identified a citizen of Sierra Leone who… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The Main Intelligence Directorate has identified a mercenary from Sierra Leone who fought on Russia’s side
The Main Intelligence Directorate has identified a mercenary from Sierra Leone who fought on Russia’s side UA NEWS 02 October 2026 14:04 Ukrainian military intelligence has identified Kamara Alaji, a citizen… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Civilian casualties rise in Mali amid Africa corps operations
Civilian casualties rise in Mali amid Africa corps operations August 20, 2026 Listen to this article⏱ ~5 min 1x Civilian Tragedy in Kyrnia Highlights Concerns Over Military Tactics A recent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The Kremlin doubts the effectiveness of the “African Corps”: Russians are suffering casualties in Mali, according to the Main Intelligence Directorate
18 September 2026 12:28 The Kremlin doubts the effectiveness of the “African Corps”: Russians are suffering casualties in Mali, according to the Main Intelligence Directorate Russia’s “African Corps” in Mali Russian Ministry… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Weapons Seized After Deadly JNIM Attack on Russian Africa Corps Mercenaries in Mali
Russian Weapons Seized After Deadly JNIM Attack on Russian Africa Corps Mercenaries in Mali Sep 10, 2026 12:38 Authors Cyril Barabaltchouk News Writer Weapons, ammunition, and military gear seized by JNIM militants following an ambush… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The military correspondent showed the liquidated Brazilian mercenaries
The military correspondent showed the liquidated Brazilian mercenaries September 2nd, 2026 20:47 Brazilian mercenaries. Illustration: boris_rozhin / Telegram Military correspondent Boris Rozhin published in the telegram channel photos of Brazilian mercenaries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Brit fighting for Russia killed in Donetsk
Brit fighting for Russia killed in Donetsk August 24, 2026, 03:43 PM Europe Bradley Townsend (left) (Photo: Ben Stimson / Telegram) A 33-year-old UK citizen, Bradley Townsend, was killed in June… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Latin American Mercenaries Reportedly Suffer Heavy Losses in Ukraine
Latin American Mercenaries Reportedly Suffer Heavy Losses in Ukraine © North Atlantic Treaty Organization / www.nato.int Author: Dmitry Lukashev 00:42 25-08-2026 A Kharkov official says Latin American mercenaries fighting for Ukraine… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Russian Forces Take Out 20 Brazilian Mercenaries in Ukrainian Clashes
Russian forces are reported by local sources to have eliminated 20 Brazilian mercenaries “various sectors of the front,” highlighting the continued role of Latin American combatants in the ongoing war effort. Brazilian nationals have become an increasingly visible component in the foreign frontline combat units, and by some estimates are second only to Colombians among Latin American mercenaries in the theatre. Continue reading