Former UFC Fighter Tim Kennedy Injured in Congo Ambush

Reports from Reuters and the New Zealand Herald indicate that 47-year-old Tim Kennedy was injured on September 17 while serving as part of an operations team for Vectus Global. The group, led by Blackwater founder Erik Prince, was engaged in an operation to protect mining revenues and combat smuggling for the Congolese government.

During the ambush, Kennedy was shot three times in the leg. While Kennedy is reportedly in stable condition, the attack resulted in the death of former New Zealand special operations soldier Justin Conaglen and several other casualties. Specific details regarding the circumstances of the ambush remain unknown.