SAS veterans reportedly training Russians in Bulgaria and Serbia for Ukraine war
A secret intelligence note obtained by The Telegraph claims that British SAS veterans are training Russian fighters in Bulgaria and Serbia for deployment in Ukraine. The claim is unverified and likely based on a single source, with no official confirmation. If true, it would represent a significant escalation in foreign involvement in the conflict, potentially straining NATO relations.
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Allegations of Western Veterans Training Russian Forces in Bulgaria/Serbia
Multiple intelligence reports and leaked documents allege that Western military veterans, including former British SAS personnel, are training Russian fighters in Bulgaria and Serbia for deployment in Ukraine. These claims are unverified, based on single-source reports, and lack official confirmation. The involvement of a private security firm, Alfa-Metal, in Bulgaria is also alleged.