# Ukrainian army reinforcing positions in Orekhov with Colombians — Russian defense source

https://mins.news/en/item/82014

- TASS, 2026-10-01 14:43 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2195799

> A Russian defense source told TASS that Ukrainian commanders are using Colombian mercenaries to fill gaps in defenses near Orekhov in the Zaporozhye Region. The source said positions are often staffed by one Colombian and one Ukrainian, linking the arrangement to heavy Latin American mercenary casualties in the area. Groups from Germany and the UK were also reportedly seen there.

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