Russian defence ministry says Wagner handed over its heavy weapons
Russia's defence ministry said on 12 July 2023 that the Wagner group had transferred thousands of pieces of military hardware and large quantities of ammunition to the regular army following its June mutiny.
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Russia's defence ministry said on 12 July 2023 that the Wagner group had transferred thousands of pieces of military hardware and large quantities of ammunition to the regular army following its June mutiny. The ministry listed tanks, artillery systems and other equipment, figures that were not independently verified.
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- 1.Wagner has handed over thousands of tonnes of weaponry, says RussiaThe Guardian · verified
- 2.independent.co.uk — www.independent.co.ukAssociated Press · verified
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Factrail. (2026). Russian defence ministry says Wagner handed over its heavy weapons. Factrail. https://factrail.ai/facts/russian-defence-ministry-reports-wagner-weapons-handover-2023-07-12
https://factrail.ai/facts/russian-defence-ministry-reports-wagner-weapons-handover-2023-07-12
Accessed 19 October 2026.
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