Ukraine investigates foreign legion members allegedly exporting drone warfare skills to cartels
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Sarah Hooper
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Ukrainian counterintelligence is investigating claims that foreign nationals serving in Ukraine's International Legion are learning drone warfare tactics and bringing them back to their home countries to assist drug cartels. The issue resurfaced following the murder of drug lord El Mencho, raising concerns about the cross-border transfer of modern military drone skills from the Ukraine war to criminal organizations, particularly in Mexico.
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· 3 pulledSome foreign nationals serving on the frontlines of Ukraine are allegedly taking drone warfare tactics they learn back home to assist cartels.
Ukrainian counterintelligence began investigating the infiltration of cartel members into the country's International Legion this summer, but it's been thrust back into the spotlight after the murder of drug lord El Mencho.
Armed with semi-automatic rifles, tactical gear and even tanks, images of cartel members in Mexico after the
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