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Ukraine Will Demobilize an Army of Drone Operators. Then What?
Ukraine Will Demobilize an Army of Drone Operators. Then What? NATO needs to act now, while operators are still in uniform, to channel them into accountable structures and build its own cadre before that window closes. Bear Midkiff June 26, … Continue reading
Polish Mercenaries Reportedly Play Growing Role in AFU Assault Units
Polish Mercenaries Reportedly Play Growing Role in AFU Assault Units © North Atlantic Treaty Organization / www.nato.int Author: Pavel Shishkin 18:58 26-06-2026 Military Watch Magazine reported that Polish mercenaries are playing a growing role in AFU assault units and were … Continue reading
Ukraine’s intelligence reveals Russia’s real objectives in Africa
Ukraine’s intelligence reveals Russia’s real objectives in Africa RBC-Ukraine Kateryna Shkarlat 24 Jun 2026 For the Kremlin, Africa is not only a source of the cheapest mercenaries Russia uses African countries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
First Swiss mercenary killed in the war in Ukraine
FDFA confirms death report First Swiss mercenary killed in the war in Ukraine Numerous mercenaries are fighting in Ukraine – including some from Switzerland. Symbolbild: Keystone A Swiss national has died… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Russian Strikes Take Out German and British Combatants: Latin American Mercenaries Reinforce Frontlines
Russian Strikes Take Out German and British Combatants: Latin American Mercenaries Reinforce Frontlines Eastern Europe and Central Asia , Ground Military Watch Magazine Editorial Staff June-3rd-2026 Colombian Mercenary in Ukraine (left)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Casualties, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Shooters, Ukraine
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Polish Mercenaries Playing Central Roles in Ukrainian Assault Units
Polish Mercenaries Playing Central Roles in Ukrainian Assault Units – Reports Eastern Europe and Central Asia , Ground Military Watch Magazine Editorial Staff June-25th-2026 Polish Volunteer Corps Personnel in Ukraine Multiple… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Kenia investigates and takes action; Cuba conceals: The mercenaries in Ukraine and the contrast of responses
Kenia investigates and takes action; Cuba conceals: The mercenaries in Ukraine and the contrast of responses Latest News By CiberCuba Editorial Team Saturday, April 4, 2026 – 08:33 Cuban mercenary in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Intelligence officers discover body of Nepali mercenary who fought on Russia’s side in Donetsk region
Intelligence officers discover body of Nepali mercenary who fought on Russia’s side in Donetsk region photos 06.04.2026 17:17 Intelligence found, among the Russian invaders killed in Donetsk region, the body of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private air defence takes off in Ukraine
Private air defence takes off in Ukraine By Anna Voitenko April 29, 20264:02 AM EDTUpdated April 30, 2026 Summary Private firms must be authorised by Defence Ministry and integrated into air… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Blackwater founder Erik Prince has joined the drone-warfare fray in Ukraine, SEC filings reveal
Blackwater founder Erik Prince has joined the drone-warfare fray in Ukraine, SEC filings reveal This article is more than 3 months old Battle-tested Ukrainian startup that advertises a ‘Killbox’ drone recruited… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading