Russian burglars, killers and former cops: mercenaries from the PMC “Wagner”

The soldiers of the Russian PMC "Wagner", fighting in Syria, are mostly former soldiers, servicemen of the special forces, police or prisoners.

It was reported by the former soldiers of the PMC “Wagner” in an interview with Telegram-channel WarJournal.

“Despite the fact that many of the soldiers of the PMC have served in the army and special forces, I think that 90% of them do not understand where they are going. The desire to earn money bruises the brain completely. Therefore, having got into a real mess, they declare that they did not come here to die, but to earn. They are called "500ths", that is, slackers or defectors, they are immediately sent to rigging brigades, loaders of shells, etc., "said a former "Wagnerite " named Sergei.

Another PMC “Wagner” fighter named Gennady states that many mercenaries were previously convicted for serious crimes.

"In life, those who came to Syria are mainly losers, usually former cops, prisoners and military officers." About 40% of the staff were imprisoned for serious crimes - murders, robberies, etc. The militants of PMC even greet each other : "Hello, losers!" It is noteworthy that many months before the business trip, and even for years, they have been thumping without drying out. It is forbidden to drink in Syria, the heads are a little enlightened, they give a pledge for the rest of their lives. Returning to Russia they start to drink again, crawling a month later to the base without pants, "- stated Gennady.