Ukraine releases shocking footage of abandoned mercenary in Kursk
The Ukrainian 129th Territorial Defense Brigade released footage showing an African mercenary abandoned by Russian forces in the Kursk region, as reported by the Ukrainian portal United24 Media. The mercenary was fleeing from one of the biggest threats on the frontline—a drone.
The 129th Territorial Defense Brigade captured footage of an African mercenary, wounded and abandoned by Russian forces in the Kursk region. Recorded by the "Rugby Team" drone unit, the video depicts a man with tied 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 injured 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 battles in eastern Ukraine.
Drones on the frontlines
It's important to remember that during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, one of the most significant tools used in combat is drones. Both the Ukrainian and Russian armies utilize these devices.
Drones have universal applications. Military forces use them for conducting aerial reconnaissance. Thanks to drones, it's possible to perform visual observation, which artillery units can then use to direct fire at designated targets.
Furthermore, drones also serve as kamikaze weapons. Improvised warheads, like KZ-6 explosives or anti-tank grenades from an RPG-7, are attached to these small constructs. Such combinations prove effective even for destroying armored enemy units, while the cost of using an amateur kamikaze drone is much lower than artillery shelling.
