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Tim Kennedy wounded in deadly Congo ambush
Former UFC fighter and U.S. Army Special Forces veteran Tim Kennedy was wounded in an ambush in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on September 17. Kennedy, who was working as a private contractor, sustained three gunshot wounds to his leg and has been evacuated to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in the United States for treatment.
The security team was part of Vectus Global, a private firm founded by Erik Prince, which was reportedly conducting operations in South Kivu to protect mining revenue, combat smuggling, and assist with tax collection for the Congolese government. The ambush resulted in approximately 20 casualties, including deaths and injuries. Among the deceased was Justin Conaglen, a former member of New Zealand’s Special Air Service (SAS).
Reports suggest the attack may have been orchestrated by rebel forces supported by Rwanda. Some sources indicate that the team's location may have been identified via drone surveillance. The incident marks a significant loss for Vectus Global during its security operations in the eastern provinces of the Congo.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo · Erik Prince · Justin Conaglen · Tim Kennedy · Vectus Global · Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The ambush resulted in approximately 20 casualties, including deaths and injuries. wltreport.com · extra.globo.com · www.yenisafak.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The mission aimed to protect mining revenue, combat smuggling, and collect taxes for the Congolese government. www.spacemoney.com.br · wltreport.com · extra.globo.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tim Kennedy was part of a team recruited by Vectus Global for operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. wltreport.com · extra.globo.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] An ambush occurred on September 17 in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. www.spacemoney.com.br · wltreport.com · extra.globo.com · www.yenisafak.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Tim Kennedy sustained three gunshot wounds to his leg during the attack. wltreport.com · extra.globo.com · www.yenisafak.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Justin Conaglen, a former New Zealand Special Air Service member, was killed in the ambush. www.spacemoney.com.br · wltreport.com · www.yenisafak.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Tim Kennedy is receiving treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in the United States. wltreport.com · extra.globo.com · www.yenisafak.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Congolese government believes the ambush was orchestrated by rebel forces supported by Rwanda. extra.globo.com