A Kenyan national recruited to fight for the Russian armed forces has lost his life in battle in Eastern Ukraine.
The Kenyan’s death was confirmed by Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, who identified the deceased as one Clinton Nyapara Mogesa.
According to a report by Ukraine Intelligence, Mogesa’s body was discovered at one of the positions held by Russian forces in the Donetsk region after an assault operation which turned deadly.
It is believed that the deceased previously lived and worked in Qatar before later signing a contract with the Russian army and was susequently assigned to one of Russia’s assault units.
Clinton Nyapara Mogesa, the Kenyan who lost his life in Ukraine while allegedly fighting for the Russian army.
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Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR)
“The Kenyan national had been living and working in Qatar before later signing a contract with the armed forces of the russian federation and being assigned to one of the occupiers’ assault units,” a statement from Ukraine intelligence read.
The Ukrainian intelligence further claimed that despite not getting sufficient training, the Kenyan was sent into combat among the front-liners in battle.
After his death, Russian forces did not evacuate his body , and is family is yet to receive any official communication from Russian authorities regarding the death.
At the time his body was discovered, the Kenyan was reportedly carrying passports belonging to two other Kenyan citizens. Ukrainian forces believe the documents belong to his fellow recruits.
In the same statement, the Ukrainian intelligence warned foreign nationals against involving themselves in the ongoing war with Russia by accepting dubious employment opportunities.
The statement went on, “The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine warns foreign citizens against travelling to the Russian Federation or accepting any form of employment on its territory, particularly illegal work. Travelling to Russia carries a real risk of being forcibly deployed to assault units without adequate training and with little to no chance of survival.”
This latest incident comes weeks after the government, through Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, revealed 18 Kenyans who were fighting in Russia have been rescued and repatriated to Kenya.
The Kenyan government believe at least 200 Kenyans may have been recruited to the war, with networks believed to be active in both Kenya and the Russian Federation.
President William Ruto (right) in a discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on September 19, 2023.
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