Former members of the private military company known as Wagner have organized a unit named Kamerton within the Akhmat special forces. They are currently undergoing combat coordination and training at facilities located in the military operation zone inside Ukraine. This information comes from RIA News, which cites the deputy commander of the platoon who uses the call sign 011. The report notes that Kamerton is drawing on experienced personnel who previously served in Wagner and are now applying their skills in a new organizational framework under Akhmat’s command. (RIA News Attribution)
According to the deputy commander, Kamerton’s composition includes veterans who previously held leadership roles in various subunits. Within the detachment, there are former Wagner leaders, an armored group, artillery teams, and assault units. This configuration suggests a coherent piecing together of previously separate capabilities into a combined-arms detachment. (RIA News Attribution)
The commander emphasized that the crews operating the armored segments and artillery batteries are entirely made up of former Wagner personnel, with roughly six in ten of the assault units including their commanders also drawn from Wagner. The remaining personnel are described as new entrants who have joined to replenish the unit and fill gaps in manpower. The emphasis on prior Wagner experience indicates a deliberate transfer of tactical proficiency and discipline into Kamerton’s operations. (RIA News Attribution)
On November 1, Ramzan Kadyrov, the head of Chechnya, stated that medical workers who previously served with Wagner would join Akhmat units. This remark underscores a broader narrative about personnel moving between paramilitary formations and the potential expansion of Akhmat’s medical and operational capabilities through experienced recruits. (Kadyrov Statement Attribution)
Earlier, on October 29, Kadyrov approved the transfer of more than 170 former Wagner fighters to Akhmat. The move signals a significant realignment of manpower and reflects ongoing efforts to bolster Akhmat’s leadership and operational footprint in the conflict region. (Kadyrov Approval Attribution)
There has also been discussion in the State Duma about the Wagner group’s association with various state structures, including rumors about possible integration with the national guard. While unconfirmed within official channels at the time, such rumors illustrate the charged political discourse surrounding private military companies and their role in Russia’s security apparatus. (Duma Discussion Attribution)