300 Russians were liquidated in Mali: analyst reveals who they were

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Analysis of the hacked Rosstat database revealed about 300 deaths of Russian citizens who could have been mercenaries of the Wagner PMC and the Afrika Korps.

Approximately 300 Russian citizens, who were likely mercenaries of the Wagner PMC and the African Corps, have been killed in Mali. They have been in the African country since 2021. Rosstat data obtained by hackers and analyzed by analyst Janis Kluge indicate significant losses.

Close-up of a camouflage tactical vest featuring a skull patch and silver star medal

Hackers managed to break into the electronic document management system and databases of the Russian Statistics Service. They contain statistical, economic and personal information, as well as census materials as of August 28, 2026.

According to Kluge, the database shows two significant peaks in Russian mortality, coinciding with rebel attacks in Mali. The first occurred in July 2024, the second in April 2026.

Several dozen Wagner PMC fighters were killed in each of these attacks. Overall, the analysis of the data indicates approximately 300 Russians who were likely associated with Russian military formations in Mali.

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