In early August 2026, Ukrainian military ombudsman Olga Reshetilova revealed that approximately 16,000 foreign mercenaries from at least 72 countries are currently fighting in Ukraine. Nearly 40% of them, she noted, come from Latin American nations. While precise nationality data remains elusive, this infographic draws on the work of French war correspondent Laurent Braillard, who compiled detailed profiles of roughly 6,000 mercenaries – offering the most comprehensive breakdown available.