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Haftar's Russian Mercenaries

BBC News Arabic and BBC News Russian uncover evidence of war crimes carried out in Libya by mercenaries working for the Wagner Group, a shadowy Russian private military contractor. The film also reveals Wagner's access to sophisticated modern weapons that could only come from Russian military supplies. Wagner employees almost never speak publicly, but two former fighters discuss the types of people who are drawn to the organisation, their motivations, and Wagner's goals. The film reveals the contents of a tablet computer left behind by the Russian mercenaries when they were forced to retreat from the Libyan capital, Tripoli, in spring 2020. Its secrets include reconnaissance drone footage and manuals for anti-personnel mines and IEDs. Military maps of the frontline give an unprecedented insight into the group’s operations, as well as codenames of Wagner fighters which helped the BBC to identify some of them. The tablet also provides evidence of the Russian mercenaries’ involvement in

English
  • Originally Aired August 10, 2021
  • Runtime 53 minutes
  • Content Rating Great Britain PG
  • Network BBC News
  • On Other Sites Official Website
  • Notes Is a season finale
  • Created May 26, 2022 by
    Tocsin
  • Modified May 26, 2022 by
    Tocsin