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UFC Star Tim Kennedy Shot in Congo Ambush; NZ Veteran Killed
A mission linked to Erik Prince’s private security firm turned deadly in the Congo, leaving one soldier dead and a former UFC fighter wounded.
A map of the Democratic Republic of the Congo where the ambush took place.
By John Doe
Reporting from Democratic Republic of the Congo 
Oct. 11, 2026, 4:23 a.m. - 18 hours ago
A dangerous mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has turned deadly. A team of private soldiers was ambushed while on a mission linked to Erik Prince, the man who started the security company Blackwater.
Tim Kennedy, who is a former UFC fighter and a U.S. Army Green Beret, was shot during the attack. Reports say he was hit multiple times, but he survived the encounter.
Sadly, not everyone made it out. A veteran of the New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS) was killed in the ambush.
This incident is bringing new attention to the private security deals happening in the region. Erik Prince, a famous and controversial figure in the world of private security contracting, is at the center of these reports.
Details about exactly what the team was doing in the Congo are still coming to light. For now, we know that what was meant to be a mission involving private security professionals ended in a tragic fight for survival. We will continue to follow this story as more information becomes available.
Source: The New York Times
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