# Russian defense source: Ukraine redeploying Colombian mercenary groups to Kharkov

https://mins.news/en/item/68992

- TASS, 2026-09-22 13:34 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2191177

> A source in Russia’s defense circles says Ukrainian forces are continuing to send Colombian mercenaries to Kharkov, where Commander-in-Chief Mikhail Drapaty has also arrived. Defense agencies estimate that foreign mercenaries in Ukraine’s armed forces are nearing 16,500, including 7,000 Colombians.

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