They pay like war in Ukraine: Moscow forms units of mercenaries to send to Africa - GUR

In intelligence, the Russians are attracted not only by money, but also by the opportunity to avoid participating in the war in the Ukrainian territory, which implies high risks of death. The Russian Federation forms units of so -called "military instructors" for further sending to the territory of Africa. On Wednesday, January 17, reports the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

According to GUR, the Kremlin also conducts such "recruitment" in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, in particular in the Crimea. The press service adds that contracts are proposed to sign the military reserve of the occupation army of Russia, namely: in the General Directorate of Intelligence emphasize that the relevant agreements are designed for several years and provide monthly payment similar to the financing of Russian invaders that are conducting war against Ukraine.

"Mercenaries are attracted not only to high earnings, but also to avoid participating in the war against our country, which implies high risks of death," the statement said. GUR adds that the main purpose of sending the relevant contingent is to expand the influence of the Russian Federation in Africa.