# Russia identifies Polish mercenaries by NATO uniforms in battles for Krasnoyarskoye

https://mins.news/en/item/14132

- TASS, 2026-08-05 13:06 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2169281

> Russia says Polish mercenaries were identified during fighting for Krasnoyarskoye by the NATO uniforms they wore. A Russian UAV operator said the mercenaries attempted to flee as soon as Russian troops entered the area. The account presents their withdrawal as an immediate response to the Russian advance. No further details about the fighting or the identities of the mercenaries were given.