Colombian troops reinforce defence on Zaporizhzhia front

The Colombian volunteers have been holding their ground for weeks and performing tasks on a par with Ukrainian soldiers.

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Colombian soldiers in a dugout in the Zaporizhzhia sector with Ukrainian defenders
Colombian volunteers at the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Zaporizhzhia region.

Thousands of Colombians fighting in Zaporizhzhia sector: they have become part of the international front

Zaporizhzhya OVA reports that in the Zaporizhzhya sector, together with the Ukrainian defence forces, the thousands of Colombians, that have already become part of the international front. About this writes UNIAN with reference to the administration.


How the Colombian military lives and serves

The report says that foreign soldiers at the zero positions have been provided with accommodation:

  • blindages with a warm zone,

  • small kitchen for cooking,

  • beds and sleeping places,

  • generator,

  • a place to dry clothes.

The Colombian soldiers are on the first line of defence for several weeks in a row and perform combat missions on a par with the Ukrainian military.


Context.

Foreign citizens supporting Ukraine with arms have become an important part of the defence since 2022. Representatives of Latin America are no exception: they join both the International Legion and various brigades of the Armed Forces.

A photo released by the FARC shows a group of Colombian fighters in full gear at a position in Zaporizhzhia region.

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