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]
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]
The National Resistance Center of Ukraine alleged that the Russian Wagner Group trained Hamas militants ahead of the attack, specifically on attack methods and using drones to drop explosives.
Oct 10, 2023 — Some of the fighters of the Wagner private military company were preparing Hamas for an attack on Israel, the National Resistance Center (NRC) reported.
Oct 12, 2023 — … attacks on Israel perpetrated on 7 October … Poroshenko: Wagner signature behind Hamas attack. The former President of Ukraine Petro …
Jun 25, 2024 — … group’s capacity to counter Israeli low-altitude aircraft, equipment, and missiles. … Of the 4,733 attacks from October 7 last year until March …
Oct 27, 2023 — … company Wagner Group helped train Hamas militants before the 7 October attack on Israel. During the build-up, Wagner reportedly trained and …
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]
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]
The National Resistance Center of Ukraine alleged that the Russian Wagner Group trained Hamas militants ahead of the attack, specifically on attack methods and using drones to drop explosives.
Oct 10, 2023 — Some of the fighters of the Wagner private military company were preparing Hamas for an attack on Israel, the National Resistance Center (NRC) reported.
Oct 12, 2023 — … attacks on Israel perpetrated on 7 October … Poroshenko: Wagner signature behind Hamas attack. The former President of Ukraine Petro …
Jun 25, 2024 — … group’s capacity to counter Israeli low-altitude aircraft, equipment, and missiles. … Of the 4,733 attacks from October 7 last year until March …
Oct 27, 2023 — … company Wagner Group helped train Hamas militants before the 7 October attack on Israel. During the build-up, Wagner reportedly trained and …