Event Brief
South Africans Die Fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Filed: Feb 26, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
Summary: Two South Africans have died in Ukraine after being misled by a recruitment scheme to fight for Russia.
WHO: South African foreign minister
WHAT: At least two South Africans died fighting for Russia
WHEN: Feb 26, 2026 at 10:50 AM ET
WHERE: Ukraine
WHY: Tricked into traveling by a recruitment scheme
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