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British Intelligence estimates that the Wagner Group has "up to 50,000" troops in Ukraine

MADRID, 20 Ene.

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British Intelligence estimates that the Wagner Group has "up to 50,000" troops in Ukraine

MADRID, 20 Ene. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The Wagner Group, a network of mercenaries related to the Kremlin, has "up to 50,000" troops on the Ukrainian front, according to estimates by the UK Intelligence services, which describe this contingent as a "key" tool. of the Russian offensive.

British military intelligence has verified that the Wagner Group has already been listed as a legal entity in the Russian registry since December 27, registered as a company basically dedicated to consulting work, "without mention of combat services."

For the UK authorities, this step seems destined to maximize the commercial benefits of the firm founded by Yevgeni Prigozhin, who made his fortune mainly in the restaurant business. In addition, with the registry it would also try to "legitimize" the group.

It is unknown to London to what extent the officially registered company also manages paramilitary activity taking place in countries such as Ukraine, as well as several in Africa, to the extent that private military firms remain illegal in Russia.

The role of the Wagner Group, which has used prisoners to increase its mobilization capacity, has been key in eastern Ukraine, where Russia has made advances in symbolic positions such as Soledar in recent days. In fact, the group considered the town of Soledar conquered.