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Erik Prince's forces suffer battlefield loss in Congo
Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy injured in ambush of Erik Prince's forces in eastern Congo.
In brief
Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy injured in ambush of Erik Prince's forces in eastern Congo. Erik Prince's forces suffered a battlefield loss in eastern Congo with at least 20 casualties including former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Battlefield loss in Congo
Erik Prince's forces suffered a major battlefield loss in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in mid-September.
Casualties reported
At least 20 people killed and wounded including a former UFC fighter.
Prince's expanded role
Prince, an ally of US President Donald Trump, has taken on expanded security role in Congo through Vectus Global.
Tim Kennedy injured
Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy received three gunshot wounds to the leg in the attack.
Ambush details
Rwandan forces ambushed Prince's team on September 17 leaving about 20 dead and wounded.
Wounded treated
Kennedy being treated at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington.
The one thing
Erik Prince's forces suffered a battlefield loss in eastern Congo with at least 20 casualties including former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy.
