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At least 19 Kenyan recruits killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Eric Kliszcz

07.05.2026, 22:12

Russia has long been accused of using dishonest ads to recruit fighters from abroad. Photo: AP — Russia has long been accused of using dishonest ads to recruit fighters from abroad. (AP)

Kenya’s foreign minister said another 32 Kenyans are missing and two are in Ukraine’s custody.