Colombians and Argentinians are among the infantrymen of the Ukrainian 13th Khartia National Guard Brigade. They are currently defending Ukraine from Russian invaders near the village of Lyptsi in Kharkiv.

In June 2024, the Latin American unit of the Khartia Brigade distinguished itself by defeating a battalion of the 7th Motorized Rifle Regiment of the Russian Armed Forces near Lyptsi.

The commander of the unit has the callsign "Machete". He has 20 years of service in the Argentine infantry and mountain infantry. The unit has a group of motivated and well-trained soldiers, professional warriors, and there is a group of young men, 22-25 years old, who have no experience but who learn quickly. They are highly respected for their professionalism.

For the successful offensive operation, all the Latin American soldiers were presented with the presidential award "For Defense of Ukraine".

Glory to our Defenders!