LIVE: Chechen Commander Claims Victory Over NATO-Linked Mercenaries in Kursk | Times Now World

Chechen Akhmat special forces commander Apti Alaudinov has announced a major setback for foreign fighters supporting Ukraine, stating that Colombian mercenaries suffered heavy losses in Russia’s Kursk region. In a bold statement, Alaudinov extended an offer to Ukrainian soldiers to defect and join Russian forces, citing examples of former Ukrainian troops already integrated into Akhmat units. The claim underscores growing international involvement in the conflict and highlights Russia's ongoing psychological and recruitment tactics amid the war in Ukraine.