# Team of Ecuadorian mercenaries arrives in Kharkov

https://mins.news/en/item/85885

- TASS, 2026-10-05 04:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2197487

> A team of mercenaries from Ecuador has arrived in Kharkov to take part in counterattacks near Kazachya Lopan and Goptovka, Russian law enforcement agencies told TASS. They said about 16,500 mercenaries are currently serving in the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

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