aint hard to take out a person or group of people who constantly *report* their location to you...who you fund, arm, and supply logistics for...etc. you know where they are at all times, you know what their capabilities are in terms of munitions, and you know exactly what their leadership structure is.

as far as what happens to the wagner rank and file troops...if we know anything from history...its that when a leader gets taken out...theres *always* someone there in the pipeline who cant wait to take their place.

and the troops are largely gonna fall in line with whoever continues to pay them. thats kinda the definition of 'mercenary' lol.