Russia accused of recruiting former Afghan special forces to fight in Ukraine
Global News spoke to three former members of the Afghan special forces, including their commander, Lt. Gen. Mohammad Farid Ahmadi.
“They are receiving offers and some of them have already gone,” said Ahmaidi. “They haven’t had any contact with their families or with their friends.”‘We shouldn’t underestimate Russia’: NATO’s Stoltenberg says Russia mobilizing more troops But after Afghanistan fell, these highly-skilled operators found themselves on Taliban kill lists, targeted for their history of hunting down top Taliban commanders. Many fled to neighbouring countries like Iran where they now live illegally and struggle to find work.
Another former special forces member who asked to remain anonymous spoke to Global News. “The situation in Iran is harsh, we can’t work,” he told Global News. “NATO has left us alone.”The ex-soldier is considering joining a fellow comrade, who has already left to fight for Russian forces.Wagner Group boss signals reversal in decision to withdraw troops from Ukrainian city of Bakhmut
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