Ukrainian mercenaries have been terminated in Sudan

Question

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https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20251002-sudan-army-claims-killing-of-ukrainian-mercenaries-fighting-with-rebels-in-darfur/ #Ukrainian mercenaries have been terminated in #Sudan

Answer 1

While some outlets have been reporting the claim that a large number of Ukranian mercenaries were killed in Sudan, these outlets are far from major and/or reputable. These outlets include Military Watch Magazine, an outlet that has gained scrutiny for publishing Russian propagandist views. Africanews, a somewhat reputable publication, said the claims orginated from the Sudanese Armed Forces, but noted that they "could not be independently verified." Furthermore, they noted that these claims had not been confirmed or denied by any governments involved. 

Since the claims have not been independently verified, and originate from a military source, it is hard to determine their veracity. The Guardian did report more than a year ago that Ukranian Special Forces were engaged in conflict with Russian forces in Ukraine. However, it is hard to find record of Ukranian troops, military or mercenary, operating in Sudan since. 

Because of the low level of trusted news coming out of Sudan, and the lack of information regarding Ukranian mercenaries in the country prior to these claims, they can be considered inconclusive. Ukraine does have a past in Sudan, but there is just not enough reliable information to consider these claims true or false.

Comments

I really enjoyed reading your answer because you can tell based on your response that you read the initial claim and thought about it carefully. I think providing the information that nothing has been confirmed and is not reputable is a very important piece of information given the claim.

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It was interesting when the claims weren't independently verified, shows that people are very easily changed. Providing this information that nothing has been confirmed is a blessing it itself given the claim that is given.

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I thought that your response was very interesting and well thought-out.  I thought you did a good job weighing and comparing the credibility of all of the sources as well as acknowledging the limits of verifiable information.

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Excellent summary. I agree. I think it’s definitely key to note the reliability of sources and how we have yet to receive corroborated evidence from a neutral source. A large majority of news outlets such as EADaily that have published something in relation to Ukraine mercenaries being terminated in Sudan are partisan outlets and have been deemed as low credibility tied to Russian Propoganda (https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/eurasia-daily-bias-and-credibility/). It’s also crucial to point out that the Middle East Monitor only cites it as a claim from one side. It is clear there is an information war, and this information is yet to be confirmed.

Answer 2

This claim does not have enough information to be confirmed or denied. Sudan's army claims to have killed Ukrainian mercenaries, according to multiple news outlets; however, there are no other sources of information. Middle East Monitor, and Sudan Tribune both are reporting on the same information, which can in no way be verified. 

Even though the original source is in theory the Sudanese army, there is no confirmation from any governments, including the Sudanese or Ukrainian. Due to there being no way to confine the original source, this claim cannot be confirmed. 

Answer 3

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20251002-sudan-army-claims-killing-of-ukrainian-mercenaries-fighting-with-rebels-in-darfur/

This article claims that Sudans 6th Infantry Division, announced that they killed Columbians and Ukrainians during a special operation in Al-Karama square, in El- Fasher. Theses casualties occurred during a clash with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Dafur Region. The Sudan Army stated that it inflicted "heavy losses" on the RSF troops including a number of foreign fighters along with the Columbians and Ukrainians. this source claims to have an official statement from the Sudan army about this event but none provide a source to where they derived this statement from so it is hard to come to a true or false conclusion.

https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/02/sudan-army-claims-colombian-ukrainian-mercenaries-killed-in-darfur/

This article by Africa News, contains the same info as the Middle East Monitor article, but in this article they talk about the rising conflict between The Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in the Dafur Region. The conflict has led to many deaths and has raised a humanitarian problems like captured civilians, and the lack of aid to people in the area.

Overall there is not enough information provided on specifically where they received this statement.

Comments

misspelled *Darfur