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WORLDJul 4 · 00:15 UTCCROSSCUT SEATTLECascade PBS Staff

Russia lures African soldiers to deadly front in Ukraine

Russia has suffered 1.5 million casualties in its war against Ukraine, including 500,000 killed since the conflict began. To address recruitment shortages, Russia is enlisting mercenaries from distant regions, including African soldiers, to fight on the Ukrainian front.

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