According to reports from Ukrainian underground sources in Belarus, there are intriguing developments underway. It revolves around Wagner Group mercenaries serving as instructors for prisoners, preparing them for further engagement in the war in Ukraine. These training activities occur at Belarusian military facilities, targeting both russian conscripts and those under contract, National Resistance Center of Ukraine reports.
Despite their role as instructors, Wagner Group members are dissatisfied with their pay and duties. They are compensated for their involvement in conflicts on the African continent, leading to a significant outflow of instructors opting to join operations in Africa.
Read more: The UK Defense Intelligence: 50% Shortage in District Hospitals, Recruitment From Africa Raises Quality Concerns
The National Resistance Center notes a decline in the number of Wagner mercenaries in Belarus, dropping from 500 to 400 recently. This trend suggests a potential shortage of instructors available for training prisoners bound for the war, possibly resulting in direct deployment from military recruitment centers. This account aligns closely with the insights from underground sources.
Read more: russia Is Recruiting Ukrainians for Deployment in Africa for Military Purposes