# Deceived and deployed: How young Cameroonians end up fighting in Russia’s war in Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/38780

- DW, 2026-08-31 13:39 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/deceived-and-deployed-how-young-cameroonians-end-up-fighting-in-russia-s-war-in-ukraine/a-78513256?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Analysts say economic hardship and deceptive recruitment are drawing young Cameroonians into Russia’s military and sending them to fight in Ukraine. Many are promised construction or security jobs, study programs or rapid Russian citizenship. Cameroon has confirmed 16 nationals died, seven in military action in Ukraine, but the real toll may be higher.

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