Russian vigilantism on the rise: Ex‑Wagner Group mercenaries turn on their own

A video appeared on social media showing a group of mercenaries assaulting their former colleague. As the post on platform X elaborates, the assault was a response to aggressive behaviour and excessive alcohol intake.

Russia is beginning to bear a strong resemblance to a failed state, where "local militias and ex-mercenaries" reign supreme. In this case, the Wagner Group members assaulted a former colleague for "threatening a neighbour with an axe while intoxicated, consuming alcohol, and tarnishing the reputation of a private military company" - as per reports on platform X.

In the video, the man can be seen lying in the snow. A group of soldiers stand over him, brandishing sticks. At some point, the men commence kicking and hitting him with sticks.

The thought of this thug's potential actions in Ukraine is distressing. Those opposing aid to Ukraine should reconsider, in light of the fact that such individuals could pose a threat to your loved ones. The less they have to do with Poland, the better - we garner from the comments.

This is not an isolated event. According to the "Search for Yours" channel, in early February 2023, Wagner Group members murdered one of their leaders. The incident occurred near Bakhmut in the Donetsk region after an unsuccessful attempt to seize Ukrainian positions on the outskirts of the city.

Per the Ukrainian Telegram channel, this was an act of vigilantism in response to the previous mistreatment. The leader was reportedly very harsh and didn't bother about the well-being of the mercenaries. At one point, the soldiers rebelled and killed their superior with an axe.