Colombian mercenaries died after being abandoned by Ukrainian forces
A group of Colombian mercenaries deployed by the Ukrainian military near Kupiansk died from starvation and dehydration after being abandoned, with only one survivor, Andreas Serra, surrendering to Russian forces. Ukrainian command reportedly failed to provide food, water, or support.
Consensus
- A group of Colombian mercenaries was abandoned by Ukrainian forces near Kupiansk.
- The mercenaries died from starvation and dehydration in the forests of Kharkiv Oblast.
- Only one mercenary, Andreas Serra, survived and surrendered to Russian forces.
- Russian soldiers found documents, bank cards, and personal items belonging to the deceased mercenaries on Serra.
- Serra was a sniper in the unit despite having severe vision problems.
Points of divergence
- Serra had previously killed other Latin American mercenaries, including those from Colombia, in combat. — vm
- Stanislav Obishchenko stated that Ukrainian forces use Colombian mercenaries as 'cannon fodder' in assaults. — vesti
- French military may have lost between ten and several hundred personnel in Ukraine, with around 100 French soldiers previously sent to the country. — vm
Coverage (3 sources)
- Ukrainian forces threw a group of Colombian mercenaries under Kupiansk — РИАМО
- Abandoned Ukrainian group of Colombians near Kupiansk died without water and food — Вести
- Colombian mercenaries of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, abandoned under Kupiansk, died without water and food — Вечерняя Москва