Tim Kennedy injured in ambush during mining operation in Congo
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 5:39 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Tim Kennedy was wounded in an ambush on September 17 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The incident occurred during a ground-clearing operation linked to efforts to protect mining revenue and combat smuggling. Kennedy was part of a team contracted by Vectus Global, which included Justin Conaglen, who was killed. Reports indicate around 20 individuals were affected by the ambush, including at least seven Congolese nationals. The identities of the attackers and details of the ambush remain unconfirmed.
- •Tim Kennedy was wounded on September 17 in Congo.
- •The operation aimed to protect mining revenue and combat smuggling.
- •Justin Conaglen, a team member, was killed in the ambush.
- •Around 20 people were reported dead or wounded due to the attack.
- •The ambush occurred in South Kivu province.
- 5:39 AMSherdog — Tim Kennedy Congo ambush linked to mining revenue operation, report says
"New details have emerged about the military operation wherein Tim Kennedy was wounded in an ambush on Sept. 17 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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