Ukraine exposes Russia's neglect of foreign mercenaries
The Ukrainian 129th Territorial Defense Brigade has released footage showing an African mercenary left behind by Russian forces in the Kursk region, as reported by the Ukrainian portal United24 Media. The African mercenary was fleeing from one of the most significant threats on the frontline - a drone.
The Ukrainian 129th Territorial Defense Brigade has released footage depicting an African mercenary who was wounded and abandoned by Russian forces in the Kursk region. The recording was captured by the "Rugby Team" drone unit and reveals a man with bound hands in a small settlement near the frontline.
Abandoned mercenary in the Kursk region
An OSINT analysis conducted by user @blinzka on the X platform confirmed that the location is the village of Plekhovo in the Sudzha district, Kursk region. The footage shows the wounded mercenary initially hiding in a destroyed building and then attempting to move across a snowy field using a makeshift crutch. Ultimately, he falls and remains motionless.
According to the 129th Brigade, this incident highlights Russia's lack of care for their foreign mercenaries, leaving them without medical assistance or evacuation. Previously, the Ukrainian military intelligence agency reported that Russia is recruiting men from Syria, exploiting them as "cannon fodder" in fights in eastern Ukraine.
Drones on the frontlines
It’s worth noting that during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, drones have emerged as one of the most crucial tools in combat. Both Ukrainian and Russian armies utilise drones.
These devices have a wide range of applications. Military forces use them for aerial reconnaissance. With drones, it’s possible to conduct visual observation, which can then be employed by artillery forces to direct fire at a specific area.
Moreover, drones also function as kamikaze weapons. Improvised warheads, such as KZ-6 explosives or anti-tank grenades from an RPG-7, are attached to these small constructs. This combination proves effective even for destroying armoured enemy units, while the cost of deploying an amateur kamikaze drone is much lower than artillery shelling.
