Leaked Report Alleges Training
Leaked intelligence report alleges Western former special forces trained Russian personnel for Ukraine.
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Key Points
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Alfa-Metal markets special-forces and advanced-sniper courses to bodyguards, corporate and presidential security personnel, and private military companies, charging roughly €4,000 to €5,000 per participant.
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Alfa-Metal’s promotional materials reportedly displayed SAS and U.S. Navy SEALs logos, and the company advertised on LinkedIn for “an experienced SAS instructor to join our team.”
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The alleged conduct could carry legal consequences: the Daily Mail reported that former British and Australian special-forces personnel are prohibited under UK and Australian law from using their training to assist a foreign state.
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Alfa-Metal rejected the allegations, saying it had never employed a former SAS member, had not trained Russian citizens since Russia’s invasion, and had no connection to Alfa Region, a Russian private-security company that advertises the camp on its website.
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The company claims to have trained more than 7,000 professionals and describes its Bulgarian operation as the representative office of the UK-based Alfa Metal Ltd.
A leaked Australian intelligence assessment alleges with "strong confidence" that former Western special forces personnel trained Russian citizens at private combat camps in Bulgaria and Serbia. Novinite reported that the camps, including one run by Alfa-Metal in northern Bulgaria, recruited instructors from the British SAS, Australian special forces, and U.S. Navy SEALs, with Russian nationals allegedly still attending courses in 2025. The claims raise legal and security concerns, as the training could directly aid Russian forces fighting Ukraine.
Alfa-Metal denies the allegations, saying it has never employed former SAS members or trained Russian citizens since Russia's 2022 invasion. Australian Financial Review reported the intelligence came from interviews with former Australian special forces personnel and a reservist who claimed they were approached about instructional roles. The claims remain unverified and could carry legal consequences for British and Australian veterans.
How the Camp Marketed Elite Combat Training
Alfa-Metal charged roughly €4,000 to €5,000 per participant for courses billed as special-forces and advanced-sniper training. Head Topics reported the company marketed services to bodyguards, corporate security personnel, and private military companies. Promotional materials reportedly displayed SAS and U.S. Navy SEALs logos, and LinkedIn ads sought "an experienced SAS instructor to join our team."
Legal Risks for Western Veterans Involved
British and Australian former special-forces personnel face legal restrictions on using their training to assist foreign states. SMH reported that if substantiated, the allegations could carry serious legal consequences for any veterans who participated. Australia announced it would investigate the claims, Head Topics noted, to determine whether citizens violated laws protecting military expertise.
Alfa-Metal's Response to the Allegations
The company flatly rejected all claims. Novinite reported Alfa-Metal stated it had never employed a former SAS member, had not trained Russian citizens since the invasion, and had no connection to Alfa Region, a Russian private-security company advertising the camp on its website. The company claims to have trained over 7,000 professionals and describes its Bulgarian operation as a representative office of the UK-based Alfa Metal Ltd.
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