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Starting in 2017, Wagner PMC operatives deployed in Syria took over about 30 BRDM-2 armoured scout cars – and their variants – from stocks of the Syrian Arab Army. At least three variants (and numerous sub-variants) appeared in a matter of months, the fi rst of which included the replacement of the original turret with a remotely-controlled ZU-23-2 23mm twin-barrel gun with large, box-like magazines on its sides. Additional ammunition was stored inside boxes distributed around the top of the vehicle. The front and sides of the hull were protected with slat armour to protect against the RPG threat. (Artwork by David Bocquelet)