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Mexican and Colombian cartel mercenaries filmed fighting in Ukraine

Al Jazeera Tuesday 06 October 2026, 04:07 UTC 1 min read
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Mexican and Colombian cartel mercenaries filmed fighting in Ukraine NewsFeed Mexican and Colombian cartel mercenaries filmed fighting in Ukraine Members of Mexican and Colombian cartels are reportedly joining Ukraine’s International Legion to gain drone-warfare experience. As cartel use of FPV drones grows, reports are mounting that criminal networks are exploiting the Ukraine war to acquire battlefield expertise. Published On 6 Oct 2026

Mexican and Colombian cartel mercenaries filmed fighting in Ukraine NewsFeed Mexican and Colombian cartel mercenaries filmed fighting in Ukraine Members of Mexican and Colombian cartels are reportedly joining Ukraine’s International Legion to gain drone-warfare experience. As cartel use of FPV drones grows, reports are mounting that criminal networks are exploiting the Ukraine war to acquire battlefield expertise. Published On 6 Oct 2026
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