Russia gave two Nigerian recruits no training, then sent them into a “meat assault” in Ukraine – HUR
Both men were dead within weeks, killed by a drone before they ever fired a shot.
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Filipino mercenary killed in Russian army “meat assault” after just one week of training, Ukrainian intelligence says
HUR identified the body of John Patrick near Novoselivka in Donetsk Oblast, revealing he was sent to the front lines with minimal preparation and left to die after sustaining a wound.
From Arma 3 to real war: Russia recruits soldiers for war against Ukraine through popular game app
South African gamer killed in Ukraine after Discord recruitment.
Over 200 Kenyans lured into Russia’s war in Ukraine, Kenya says
Kenya's government warns that Moscow's recruitment efforts are still ongoing, targeting citizens with false promises and dangerous assignments.
Putin shifts Russia to year-round conscription after 346,000 losses in 2025
The new legislation requires military enlistment offices to process recruits continuously throughout the year, eliminating seasonal breaks.
“Corrupt and ruthless” Russian agents deceived Kenyans into fighting in Ukraine – Nairobi
Moscow's recruiters used "falsified information" and fake job contracts to lure Kenyan citizens into military service, with agents masquerading as Russian government officials.
Intercepted conversations reveal Russian commanders instructing Colombian fighters to kill Ukrainian women and children in fog
Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence says they are being ordered to execute civilians, making foreign fighters accomplices in atrocities in Donetsk Oblast.
Russia, Iran recruiting Middle Eastern mercenaries for war in Ukraine – media
Intelligence sources describe large-scale deception operation targeting conflict zone populations.