Event Brief
11 South African Men Return After Fighting in Ukraine
Filed: Feb 26, 2026 at 4:02 AM ET
Summary: Eleven South African men tricked into fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine returned home Wednesday amid political fallout.
WHO: Eleven South African men
WHAT: Returned home after being tricked into fighting
WHEN: Feb 25, 2026 at 3:33 PM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: Political fallout over recruitment claims linked to Jacob Zuma's party
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