Lured by Russia, African soldiers end up on deadly front lines of Ukraine war
www.banxnetwork.com

... Investigations and testimonies describe how African recruits were promised jobs or support roles, then were sent -- often unknowingly and with language barriers -- to the front lines fighting for Russia in Ukraine, with very high casualty rates reported. ...

The Death Zone': How Russia Is Luring Africans to Ukraine (May 2026)
www.nytimes.com

... A growing number of men across the continent say they are being promised jobs in Russia, only to be forced into the war. Some go as mercenaries, but many more are drawn unwittingly. ...