# Mexican and Colombian cartel mercenaries filmed fighting in Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/87406

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-06 04:07 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/6/mexican-and-colombian-cartel-mercenaries-filmed-fighting-in-ukraine?traffic_source=rss

> Members of Mexican and Colombian cartels are reportedly joining Ukraine’s International Legion to gain experience in drone warfare. As criminal groups increasingly use FPV drones, reports are growing that they are exploiting the war in Ukraine to acquire battlefield expertise.

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