A Sierra Leonean mercenary has been apprehended by the Ukrainian army while allegedly fighting for Russia in the Mariinka region.
The startling revelation surfaced through a post on Twitter by a Ukrainian page known as Cloooud.
The post, which has since garnered attention, reads: “MERCENARY CAPTURED Ukrainian 46th Airmobile Brigade captured a Russian mercenary from 🇸🇱Sierra Leone in Mariinka direction. Fuck… again what should we do with him, write in comments.”
According to reports, the captured individual is believed to be associated with the Wagner Group in Africa. Sources suggest that he was transported to the frontline via Russia, raising concerns about the extent of international involvement in the conflict.
Discussions surrounding Wagner Group recruitment have been circulating since late last year, indicating a potentially broader network at play.
Security sources have confirmed that Ukrainian special forces have been actively pursuing operations against Russian mercenaries in Africa.
In a covert mission, specialist operators from Kyiv were dispatched to Sudan, resulting in fatal encounters with soldiers affiliated with the Wagner Group.
Alarming details have emerged regarding the compensation provided to mercenaries recruited from Africa, with reports indicating payments ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 for their participation in operations.
This revelation underscores the lucrative and perilous nature of mercenary engagements in modern conflicts, raising questions about the ethics and legality of such practices on the global stage.
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❗️MERCENARY CAPTURED❗️
🇺🇦Ukrainian 46th Airmobile Brigade captured a Russian mercenary from 🇸🇱Sierra Leone in Mariinka direction.
Fuck… again what should we do with him, write in comments 👇 pic.twitter.com/LykEqrziWJ
— Cloooud |🇺🇦 (@GloOouD) February 11, 2024
