Western Veterans Train Russians for Ukraine War
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Leaked intelligence memos reveal that former British and Australian special forces operators, including SAS veterans, have been training Russian soldiers for combat in Ukraine. The training, which includes close combat and sniper courses, reportedly continued even after the 2022 invasion. The main facility named is Alfa-Metal in Bulgaria, linked to a Russian security firm. Both Alfa-Metal and senior SAS sources deny the allegations.
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مذكرة استخباراتية مسربة: عسكريون بريطانيون سابقون يدربون قوات روسية لل...
Russia has recruited former British and Australian special forces oper...
Бывшие спецназовцы из Британии тренировали россиян для войны с Украино...
„The Telegraph“: buvę Didžiosios Britanijos specialiųjų pajėgų kariai...
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