Is this the same Wagner Group,
That has the training bases in Chechnya, under Kadyrov;
That acted as the storm troopers in Nagorno-Karabakh in the special operation, or the one day war of September 19-20, 2023;
And just two weeks later, in the October 7 Attack on Israel?
And now, what was their possible role in the firing at the Azal plane?
Wagner Group in Nagorno-Karabakh special operation, or the one day war of September 19-20, 2023 – GS
The “one day war of September 19-20, 2023” refers to the Azerbaijani military offensive against Nagorno-Karabakh, where there is no confirmed evidence of direct Wagner Group involvement, although some speculation exists about potential past or indirect ties to the region during previous conflicts; the operation primarily saw Azerbaijani forces launch a rapid attack against the self-declared Republic of Artsakh, leading to a large-scale evacuation of Armenian civilians from the area. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
- Date: September 19-20, 2023
- Location: Nagorno-Karabakh, also known as Artsakh
- Aggressor: Azerbaijan
- Action: A rapid military offensive against Armenian forces in the region
- Outcome: Azerbaijan claimed control over Nagorno-Karabakh, leading to a mass exodus of Armenian civilians [1, 2, 3, 4]
- No confirmed presence: While some speculation exists about potential Wagner fighters being present in the region during past conflicts in Nagorno-Karabakh, there is no credible evidence of their direct involvement in the September 2023 offensive. [1, 4, 6]
- Potential for indirect influence: Some analysts suggest the Wagner Group’s expertise in paramilitary operations could be used by other actors in the region, but no concrete proof exists. [6, 7, 8]
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