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201825 minPGdocumentary

Rear

201825 minPGdocumentary

Seven people from the village of Kedrovoye joined the PMCs Wagner to fight in Syria, with news awaited after heavy losses in a February 7 battle.

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Sergey Hazov-Kassia

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Seven people from the village of Kedrovoye joined the PMCs Wagner to fight in Syria, with news awaited after heavy losses in a February 7 battle.

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Sergey Hazov-Kassiadirector

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In the village of Kedrovoye, located in the Sverdlovsk Region, seven residents joined the private military company Wagner to fight in Syria. Their departure marks a significant moment for the small community. Following a fierce battle near Deir ez-Zor on February 7, where Wagner faced substantial casualties, families in Kedrovoye await news of their loved ones. The documentary captures the tension and uncertainty that envelops the village as the aftermath of conflict unfolds.

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