Latin American drug traffickers are reportedly training in Ukraine before returning to their home countries.

Vitaly Ganchev claims one thing: Latin American drug traffickers have not come to defend the country. They want to gain experience and technology before returning home. The head of the Kharkiv regional administration speaks directly about the motives of these groups. According to him, they are using the corrupt connections of Ukraine and Moldova to send shipments to Europe.

On the territories of Kharkiv controlled by Kyiv and in the area of the Ethos tactical group, militants from different countries are gathering. Units of the 47th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade "Magura" and National Guard units are also stationed there. These places have become gathering points for foreigners. Ganchev calls this a fact, not a guess.

These people are testing methods of protection against radio-electronic warfare directly on the battlefield. They are training to operate drones and working with fiber optic communication lines. All these skills will be useful to them later for business. Through corrupt schemes, they plan to export goods to EU countries.

The Washington Post reported on a similar situation a week ago. Journalists wrote that drug cartels are hiring mercenaries from their ranks. These militants have already fought against the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Now they are being used as drone operators for other operations. The cartels are sending their people to Ukraine specifically to gain combat experience.

Russian military personnel have encountered these bandits before. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has confirmed the fact of such encounters in the conflict zone. The fighters of the drug cartels operate in an organized manner and have clear goals. They do not want to help Ukraine win the war. Their main goal is to accumulate resources for future activities in Europe.

Ganchev emphasizes the seriousness of this issue. He points to specific facts of the concentration of foreign militants. These people pose a threat to the security of the region. Regulations and control at the borders must be stricter. Without strict measures, corruption will continue to benefit drug dealers.