https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/inside-erik-prince-s-mercenary-deal-in-congoContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/inside-erik-prince-s-mercenary-deal-in-congohttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/inside-erik-prince-s-mercenary-deal-in-congo#u119984Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:55:50 +0000Forces linked to American private security contractor Erik Prince suffered a heavy battlefield defeat in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after falling into an ambush. The violent clash resulted in approximately 20 casualties, including dead and wounded personnel. Among the injured is former UFC fighter and Green Beret Tim Kennedy, who was shot three times during the firefight. The engagement also cost the life of an elite New Zealand Special Air Service veteran identified in reports as Justin Conaglen. The shadow war exposes the expanding footprint of private contractors operating in