militaryrussialow impact18/08/2026, 11:05:14Confidence 43/100
Russia reportedly recruited at least 2982 citizens from 37 African countries — not independently verified
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs claims that at least 2982 citizens from 37 African countries have been recruited into its army, with around 486 reported dead. It is alleged that recruits are lured with false promises of work or education, and 35 citizens from 17 African countries are currently held captive in Ukraine.
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Claimed
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs claims that at least 2982 citizens from 37 African countries have been recruited into its army — not independently verified
Attributed to: Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Claimed
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs claims that around 486 recruits have reported dead — not independently verified
Attributed to: Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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