Fought with drug cartels: Colombia's military fight in the Armed Forces - AP

According to the agency, military from Colombia is valuable personnel for the Ukrainian army because of their real combat experience in the fight against the rebels. The Columbian military, who have experience in combating drug cards and rebel groups in their home country, are actively involved in hostilities on the side of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. About it writes the Associated Press.

According to journalists, more than 10,000 are completing their service out of 250,000 servicemen who make up the Columbia army. Some of them decide to continue their military careers abroad, joining the Ukrainian Armed Forces, where their experience and skills become in demand because of the current situation. In Ukraine, unlike Colombia, military personnel are much generous wages.

While carobars in Colombia can receive about $ 400 a month, the Ukrainian military is given a monthly salary of up to $ 3,300, as well as additional compensations in case of injury or death. The retired Colombian servicemen began to actively seek opportunities to work abroad in the early 2000s. Many of them found contracts with US private military contractors or offered their services in different countries, including the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.

Currently, some of these veterans decide to join the Ukrainian Armed Forces to participate in the defense of Ukraine from Russian aggression. Motivation varies from the economic need for the desire for new challenges and adventures. In Colombia, the wages of the military leave much to be desired, and participation in the war in Ukraine is the opportunity to earn much more, as well as to receive more generous compensation for the risks associated with combat.

However, the decision to go to the front is not made lightly. Many of the Colombian soldiers have a rich experience in combating drug cards and rebel groups. Their preparation and experience can be valuable assets for the Ukrainian army in the face of confrontation with Russian troops, notes the publication. Recall that the Columbian helicopters of the Mi-17, whose request for Ukraine in the early 2023 was submitted by the United States.