Juan Carlos Ávila Espaillat
Dominican RepubliccitizenMaleb. 19955.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Juan Carlos Ávila Espaillat is a 28-year-old Dominican citizen from Higuey who gained attention after appearing in a video wearing a Russian military uniform, sharing his experiences related to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He traveled to Russia in August 2023 under the pretense of employment and subsequently signed a contract to serve in the Russian Armed Forces, raising concerns about the recruitment of Dominicans for combat roles amid the war.
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He joined the Russian army and posted photos of himself with weapons on social media.
Vlasti Dominikanske Republike upozorile građane na ponude za posao u Rusiji
Montenegro· 2026-09-27
Juan Carlos Ávila Espaillat, a Dominican soldier, expressed that he was injured in Russia and is currently in recovery.
“No siento las piernas, necesito agua”, dominicano en lucha de RusiaDominican Republic· 2026-09-23
Juan Carlos Ávila Espaillat, a 28-year-old from Higuey, traveled to Russia and signed a contract to serve in the Russian Armed Forces.
¿Cómo caen los dominicanos en promesas para ir a Rusia? Diputado denuncia presunto mecanismoDominican Republic· 2026-09-17
