Coverage dated October 30, 2022

Russia recruiting U.S.-trained Afghan commandos, vets say

Headline from WHEC Rochester

Afghan special forces soldiers who fought alongside American troops and fled to Iran after the chaotic U.S. withdrawal are being recruited by the Russian military to fight in Ukraine. That’s according to three former Afghan generals who spoke to The Associated Press.

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WHEC Rochester
Russia recruiting U.S.-trained Afghan commandos, vets say (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published Oct 30, 2022
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Afghan special forces soldiers who fought alongside American troops and fled to Iran after the chaotic U.S. withdrawal are being recruited by the Russian military to fight in Ukraine. That’s according to three former Afghan generals who spoke to The Associated Press.
The Guardian
Afghan special forces being recruited by Russia to fight in Ukraine (opens The Guardian)
Published Oct 30, 2022
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Russians want to attract thousands of former elite commandos who fear being returned to Taliban-controlled homeland from Iran
The Daily Caller
Afghan Commandos Abandoned By Biden Reportedly Being Trained By Russia To Fight Ukraine (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Oct 30, 2022
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A number of well-trained Afghan commandos who fought with the U.S. against the Taliban are now being recruited to fight on behalf of Russia in Ukraine

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