Cameroon: 16 citizens killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Russian troops (Photo: Russian Defense Ministry)
Cameroon said Russia confirmed the deaths of 16 Cameroonian
citizens who were fighting
with Russian forces against Ukraine, Reuters reported
on April 7.
State media published a statement saying the foreign ministry urged the families of the dead to contact ministry officials. Reuters said the diplomatic document described the deceased as “military contractors of Cameroonian nationality” operating in the zone of the so-called “special military operation.”
Neither the statement nor the diplomatic note explained how the Cameroonians joined Russian forces or provided details about where, when or under what circumstances they were killed.
“The Russian embassy in Yaounde did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment,” the report added.
In February, Ukraine said more than 1,700 African nationals
were fighting on Russia’s side, though analysts told Reuters the actual number
is likely higher. On Feb. 21, Ukraine’s foreign intelligence service said that
by the end of 2025 more than 1,400 citizens from 36 African countries had
fought for Russia. The agency said recruiters target socially vulnerable youth,
people with limited access to education and jobs, and those with prior military
experience, often luring recruits with promises of civilian work as security
guards, drivers, or construction workers.
Will you support Ukraine’s free press?
Dear reader, as all news organizations, we must balance the pressures of delivering timely, accurate, and relevant stories with requirements to fund our business operations.
As a Ukrainian-based media, we also have another responsibility – to amplify Ukraine’s voice to the world during the crucial moment of its existence as a political nation.
It’s the support of our readers that lets us continue doing our job. We keep our essential reporting free because we believe in our ultimate purpose: an independent, democratic Ukraine.
If you’re willing to support Ukraine, consider subscribing to our Patreon starting from 5$ per month. We are immensely grateful.
Please help us continue fighting Russian propaganda.
Truth can be hard to tell from fiction these days. Every viewpoint has its audience of backers and supporters, no matter how absurd.
If conscious disinformation is reinforced by state propaganda apparatus and budget, its outcomes may become deadly.
There is no solution to this, other than independent, honest, and accurate reporting.
We remain committed to empowering the Ukrainian voice to push against the muck. If you’re willing to stand up for the truth – consider supporting us on Patreon starting from 5$ per month. Thank you very much.
Will you help tell Ukraine’s story to the world?
Twenty years ago, most people hadn’t even heard of Ukraine. Today, the country is on everyone’s lips and everyone’s headlines. War pushed us on the front page. But there are many other things we do that we are proud of – from music and culture to technology.
We need your help to tell the world Ukrainian story of resilience, joy, and survival. If you’re willing to back our effort, consider supporting us on Patreon starting from 5$ per month. We are immensely grateful.
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Google News
