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Russian mercenaries blew off African prisoners’ legs to practice battlefield medicine, Wagner fighter says
Russian mercenaries blew off African prisoners’ legs to practice battlefield medicine, Wagner fighter says A Russian mercenary captured by Ukraine describes alleged Wagner training sessions where prisoners were deliberately maimed and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mutiny in Niger Reveals Flawed Security Strategy
Mutiny in Niger Reveals Flawed Security Strategy Analysts say it shows a weak regional security structure, overreliance on Russian mercenaries and tensions within Niger’s armed forces By ADFSeptember 29, 20264 Mins… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Captured Wagner mercenary recounts how Russian fighters tortured people in Mali
Captured Wagner mercenary recounts how Russian fighters tortured people in Mali Vadym Vakarenko 30 September 2026 12:38 read in Ukrainian → Captured Wagner PMC mercenary during an interview about crimes committed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian mercenaries blew off African prisoners’ legs for battlefield medicine training, Wagner fighter says
Russian mercenaries blew off African prisoners’ legs for battlefield medicine training, Wagner fighter says by Nanuka Maglakelidze September 30, 2026 in Highlights, International, News Reading Time: 2 mins read A former… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
“No One is Spared” War Crimes Committed by the Malian Army and Foreign Allied Forces along the Mauritanian Border
“No One is Spared” War Crimes Committed by the Malian Army and Foreign Allied Forces along the Mauritanian Border This report documents violations of international law and Malian law committed by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
How are shadow fleet tankers monitored for PMC presence?
How are shadow fleet tankers monitored for PMC presence? Sep. 27, 2026 Shadow-fleet tankers are not normally monitored through a single “PMC detector.” Analysts infer the possible presence of private military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Scouts Report Mercenaries From NATO Countries on Dnepr Islands
Russian Scouts Report Mercenaries From NATO Countries on Dnepr Islands North Atlantic Treaty Organization / www.nato.int Author: Alexey Khomyakov 22:01 25-09-2026 Russian scouts reported English-speaking NATO mercenaries on Dnepr islands, while… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Colombian mercenaries flock to rescue a ‘cauldron’ in Kharkiv.
Colombian mercenaries flock to rescue a ‘cauldron’ in Kharkiv. GD&TĐ – According to Ukrainian media, a large force of Colombian mercenaries has been deployed to the Kharkiv region to rescue besieged… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Russia recruits mercenaries around the world: citizens of 55 countries are captured in Ukraine
Russia recruits mercenaries around the world: citizens of 55 countries are captured in Ukraine War 13:28, today AI translation фото: СБУ According to the “I Want to Live” project, among… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Niger Mutiny Highlights Russia’s Regime Protection Role
Niger Mutiny Highlights Russia’s Regime Protection Role Analysts say lack of progress against terrorism shows mercenaries primarily are used to safeguard elites By ADFSeptember 22, 20264 Mins Read An armored vehicle… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
