UK Defence Intelligence reports that fewer than 1,000 Wagner PMC militants are currently serving as instructors on Belarusian territory, down from approximately 8,000 during the peak period following June 2023.

There are currently less than 1,000 Wagner PMC militants serving as instructors on Belarusian territory

During peak period following June 2023, there were approximately 8,000 Wagner mercenaries in Belarus

British intelligence believes there are fewer than 1,000 Russian mercenaries with the Wagner Group remaining in Belarusian territory.

Wagner has been present in Belarus since June 2023, initially with an 8,000-strong force.

Fewer than one thousand Russian Wagner Group mercenaries remain in Belarus, likely continuing training for Belarusian military and security forces, U.K. Defense Intelligence stated on Feb. 4.