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Tag Archives: Ukraine
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
Posted in Drones, Outsourcing/Privatization, Russia, Ukraine
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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
American Mercenaries Killed in Ukraine: New Burials Revealed
American Mercenaries Killed in Ukraine: New Burials Revealed U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Terra Gatti, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons William Moore, Editor 11:21 09-04-2026 New graves… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Drone Diaspora: Are the Battlefields of Ukraine Exporting Foreign Fighters to Cartels and Criminal Networks?
The Drone Diaspora: Are the Battlefields of Ukraine Exporting Foreign Fighters to Cartels and Criminal Networks? Carl Peterson Jun 10, 2026 The Russia-Ukraine War has become synonymous with drone warfare. Online,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The English antiques dealer and proud socialist who boasts of feeding desperate African fighters into Putin’s meat grinder
The English antiques dealer and proud socialist who boasts of feeding desperate African fighters into Putin’s meat grinder from Kamal Sultan 20 Jun 2026 AS RUSSIA’s foreign recruits rush to get… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Mercenaries, Russia, Training, Ukraine
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Uzbekistan Sentences Man in Mercenary Case
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan Sentences Man in Mercenary Case UzDaily · 15.04.2026 · 20:16 · 803 views Uzbekistan Sentences Man in Mercenary Case Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — A court in the Surkhandarya region of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Colombians Join Ukrainian Forces at Border Checkpoints
Colombians Join Ukrainian Forces at Border Checkpoints © North Atlantic Treaty Organization / www.nato.int John Baker, Editor 05:02 18-04-2026 Source says Colombian mercenaries enlist in Ukrainian forces at the border and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
“You can hit, but not on the legs, legs are needed”: HUR published a conversation of Russians about foreign mercenaries
“You can hit, but not on the legs, legs are needed”: HUR published a conversation of Russians about foreign mercenaries Kyiv • UNN April 19 2026, 07:54 AM • 5983 views Russian commanders discuss the use… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Oleynik Says Ukraine’s Foreign Fighter Plan Signals Mobilization Problems
Oleynik Says Ukraine’s Foreign Fighter Plan Signals Mobilization Problems Zеlеnskiу / Оfficiаl / Telegram Author: Alexey Khomyakov 06:39 18-06-2026 Former Rada deputy Vladimir Oleynik says Ukraine’s plan to expand foreign recruitment… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading