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What will be the Russian government's response to Wagner Group's appeal for assistance by the end of 2024?
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Wagner Group Loses 58-80 Men in Mali Ambush
Jul 28, 2024, 07:02 AM
Wagner Group has suffered a significant loss in northern Mali near the Algerian border, with reports indicating that between 58 and 80 of its personnel were killed in an ambush. The Rusich unit reported the higher figure of 80 KIA and directly appealed to Defense Minister Belousov for assistance. This incident marks one of the largest losses for Wagner in Africa, surpassing the casualties tolerated in Ukraine and Syria. The severity of this loss is underscored by comparisons to other military engagements in the region, such as France's loss of around 40 soldiers in Mali over eight years and the U.S. losing four soldiers in Niger in 2017. The situation has drawn significant attention due to the scale of the casualties and the involvement of high-profile individuals, including the owner of the influential Grey Zone blog.
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