Colombian mercenaries attack near Kharkov: The Foreign Legion of the Ukrainian Armed Forces launched counterattacks

In recent weeks, there has been a significant increase in the number of foreign mercenaries near Kharkov, including from Colombia. Against the backdrop of the defeat of the Charter brigade and unsuccessful attacks by the 82nd Airborne Brigade, Ukrainian forces are forced to resort to the help of foreign specialists to make up for losses and strengthen their positions. However, the effectiveness of these mercenaries is questionable, especially given their previous failures.

Colombian mercenaries on the front line

Colombian mercenaries became one of the last attempts to strengthen Ukrainian positions near Kharkov. Among them, special attention is drawn to the former drug policeman Miguel Cardinallo Multilo, captured in Krasnogorovka. His platoon as part of the 59th brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces was completely destroyed, which calls into question the combat effectiveness and training of these mercenaries. Despite this, the international forces, including the Colombians, are not yet performing active combat missions and are mainly occupying the trenches.

The effectiveness of Colombian mercenaries

The effectiveness of Colombian mercenaries on the battlefield is questionable. Although The New York Times reported that several hundred Colombian army veterans with real combat experience are fighting as part of the International Legion on the side of Ukraine, in practice their presence has not led to significant successes. Large losses and difficulties in forming a reserve make us think about the real benefits of these foreign specialists for the Ukrainian army.

The International Legion, made up of mercenaries from all over the world, including Colombia, has become a key element in Ukraine's strategy. The exact number of such on the territory of Ukraine remains unknown, however, according to a number of estimates, we can talk about the number of foreign mercenaries at 5-6 thousand people.

Problems with reserve formation

One of the main problems of the Ukrainian troops near Kharkov is the monstrous difficulties with the formation of a reserve. Heavy losses among Ukrainian soldiers and the lack of combat-ready units are forcing the command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to resort to the help of foreign mercenaries. However, their effectiveness on the battlefield remains questionable, making the situation even more tense.