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Headline: Wagner-linked base spotted in Bulgaria
Short Summary: On February 9, 2026, Bulgarian activists reported finding a compound affiliated with Russia’s Wagner Group above the village of Kladnitsa in Pernik Province. According to the anti-corruption association BOEC and its head Georgi Georgiev, the site is heavily guarded by dogs and personnel dressed in Wagner uniforms, displaying both a Russian flag and Wagner emblems. The location reportedly serves as a hub for terrorist activity linked to the Russian paramilitary Wagner Group, which is controlled by Russian intelligence services. BOEC filed a complaint with Bulgaria's Interior Ministry, noting the presence of armed individuals and use of symbols tied to Russian state security and terrorist organizations, with suspicion that some personnel might be current or former local security forces. No official response or action had yet been taken by authorities at the time of reporting.
Extended Summary: On February 9, 2026, Bulgarian activists reported finding a compound affiliated with Russia’s Wagner Group above the village of Kladnitsa in Pernik Province. According to the anti-corruption association BOEC and its head Georgi Georgiev, the site is heavily guarded by dogs and personnel dressed in Wagner uniforms, displaying both a Russian flag and Wagner emblems. The location reportedly serves as a hub for terrorist activity linked to the Russian paramilitary Wagner Group, which is controlled by Russian intelligence services. BOEC filed a complaint with Bulgaria's Interior Ministry, noting the presence of armed individuals and use of symbols tied to Russian state security and terrorist organizations, with suspicion that some personnel might be current or former local security forces. No official response or action had yet been taken by authorities at the time of reporting.
Bulgarian activists say they have uncovered a compound affiliated with Russia’s Wagner Group private military company in the mountains above the village of Kladnitsa in Pernik Province, Bulgaria. The compound is believed to be a hub for Wagner paramilitary and terrorist activity. The site was reportedly heavily guarded by dog patrols with personnel in Wagner uniforms, displaying a Russian flag and Wagner emblem. BOEC filed a complaint with Bulgaria's Interior Ministry over the presence of armed individuals and Wagner symbols, also noting possible involvement of current or former members of Bulgarian security services. The Wagner Group is linked to Russian intelligence services, and the compound's discovery raises concerns about paramilitary activity on Bulgarian territory. This is part of continuing vigilance over Wagner's presence and operations in Eastern Europe.
The article explicitly reports on a hostile Wagner-linked paramilitary compound observed in Bulgaria, including specific security and Wagner uniform indicators, with official complaint lodged, indicating clear aggressor activity without mention of defensive response.
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