Cameroon Confirms 16 Soldiers Died Fighting for Russia in Ukraine
The Cameroonian government has officially confirmed that 16 of its soldiers died while serving in the Russian special military operations zone in Ukraine. This confirmation came via a memo from Cameroon's foreign affairs ministry addressed to the Russian Embassy in Yaoundé. The ministry stated that necessary arrangements are being made to notify the families of the deceased. Additionally, the ministry issued an urgent invitation for the families of six other Cameroonian nationals currently in Russia to visit for unspecified matters. This incident highlights the ongoing recruitment of African citizens by Russia, with Ukraine estimating over 1,700 Africans involved. In response to previous defections and recruitment issues, Cameroon's defense minister had previously ordered strict emergency measures in March 2025 to prevent further losses among active and retired soldiers.
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Cameroon Confirms 16 Soldiers Died Fighting for Russia in Ukraine
The Cameroonian government has officially confirmed that 16 of its soldiers died while serving in the Russian special military operations zone in Ukraine. This confirmation came via a memo from Cameroon's foreign affairs ministry addressed to the Russian Embassy in Yaoundé. The ministry stated that necessary arrangements are being made to notify the families of the deceased. Additionally, the ministry issued an urgent invitation for the families of six other Cameroonian nationals currently in Russia to visit for unspecified matters. This incident highlights the ongoing recruitment of African citizens by Russia, with Ukraine estimating over 1,700 Africans involved. In response to previous defections and recruitment issues, Cameroon's defense minister had previously ordered strict emergency measures in March 2025 to prevent further losses among active and retired soldiers.
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