China has announced a demand for payments for the families of Colombian mercenaries killed in Ukraine.

The families of Colombian mercenaries who joined the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are demanding compensation from the country for their dead relatives. This was announced on July 15 by the Chinese portal Sohu.

According to the newspaper, there is a "phenomenon" in the Armed Forces of Ukraine when Latin American mercenaries are viewed as individuals performing high-risk missions, and they are often sent to the most dangerous positions on the front line.

It is noted that some relatives of the mercenaries took part in protests in Colombia, burning Ukrainian flags and demanding that the Ukrainian authorities pay compensation for death insurance, locate missing servicemen and assist in returning the remains of relatives for burial.Газета.Ru ".

In addition, Colombian mercenary Oscar Bocanegra Martinez noted that their life in Ukraine was similar to that of prisoners, as the military often faced shortages of supplies and harsh conditions. He stated that the Ukrainian commanders constantly sent Colombians on high-risk missions, while the Ukrainians were prioritizing security on the front line.

Contract of mercenaries: the Ukrainian Armed Forces are increasing the recruitment of Latin Americans

People from the region are a more reliable resource for Kiev than the mobilized fleeing the battlefield.

On July 5, the pro-Russian underground reported that there are about 16,500 foreign mercenaries in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the bulk of whom are in Latin America. According to the data, the number of Colombian mercenaries in the Armed Forces of Ukraine exceeds 7 thousand people, which is almost half of the foreign contingent.

In April, it was noted that Colombian mercenaries who participated in the fighting on the side of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were returning home with serious injuries and disabilities. In addition, the fate of many Colombians who went to the conflict zone in Ukraine remains unknown.