Russians recruit young Palestinians to fight against Ukraine

Russia is recruiting young Palestinians and also looks for Syrians to involve them in the war against Ukraine; about 300 people have already been sent to the combat zone.

Source: The Media Line news agency, citing sources; Radio Liberty

Quote: "A Lebanese government security source tells TML that young Palestinian men are being paid 350 USD per month to enlist in the Russian military, while elite Syrian troops are also being recruited in a display of loyalty for aid in the civil war."

Details: The recruitment effort is being carried out by activists affiliated with the Palestinian embassy in Lebanon.

In addition, the recruitment is being carried out in coordination with Hezbollah, the Lebanese-based radical organisation: they are looking for people that are skilled in operating drones and individuals with expertise in guerrilla warfare in urban areas.

According to the news agency, Russia is sending Palestinians to the contact zone. In total, around 300 people have already been sent to the front line after the sped-up training. Another 100 Palestinians are preparing for being sent into battle. 

The majority of the mercenaries are from the Ein Al-Khalwa, the largest Palestine refugee camp in Lebanon, just south of the port city of Sidon. TML reports that the recruits are members of the Fatah political movement, which is led by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.

In addition, according to TML, Russia looks for mercenaries in Syria. This is being handled by Wagner Group private military company.

Fighters from the Syrian regular forces, primarily from the military units supervised by Russia, may also go to war with Ukraine on behalf of Russia. These fighters are paid US$500 to US$700 per month for participating in hostilities, which is a very large salary by Syrian standards.

Background: In March 2022, Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence reported that some Syrian fighters considered their participation in the war on the Russian side a chance to further desert and illegally migrate to EU countries.

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