Russian Wagner mercenary killed in action in Ukraine

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Prior to joining Wagner, Orlov, known under the pseudonym Ilya Mazaev, was a naval officer.

According to Ukrainian NGO Mirotvoretz, the pro-Kremlin mercenary is the author of the autobiographical book #ИхТамНет (They’reNotThere), in which he wrote about his participation in hostilities in Ukraine, Syria, and Libya.

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