# 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.
- Title: Erik Prince's forces suffer battlefield loss in Congo
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: erik prince, tim kennedy, congo, ufc, vectus global, m23 rebels, rwanda, drc, news, world, Erik, Prince's
- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/erik-princes-forces-suffer-battlefield-loss-in-congo-former-ufc-fighter-among-wounded-sources-say
- Published: 2026-10-09T19:59:36+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: erik prince, tim kennedy, congo, ufc, vectus global, m23 rebels, rwanda, drc, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Erik Prince's forces suffered a battlefield loss in eastern Congo with at least 20 casualties including former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy.