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11 Ugandans Confirmed Dead in Russia-Ukraine War

11 Ugandans Confirmed Dead in Russia-Ukraine War

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ThreatCluster •October 29, 2026 at 02:40 UTC
  • •11 Ugandans confirmed dead in the Russia-Ukraine war.
  • •16 additional Ugandans are reported as missing or 'effectively dead'.
  • •Recruitment and deployment conditions remain unclear.

The Ugandan Embassy in Moscow confirmed that 11 Ugandans were killed after being recruited into the Russian military to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war. An additional 16 Ugandans are reported as 'effectively dead' but their bodies have not been located. The information was disclosed in a letter from Uganda’s Ambassador to Russia, Moses Kizige, following inquiries from the families of the missing individuals. The circumstances surrounding their recruitment and deployment remain unclear, and it is uncertain when the deaths occurred. Only five of the recruited Ugandans are still serving, while one was dismissed. The Russian Ministry of Defence had previously confirmed the deaths of three other Ugandans, but their families have not yet been notified.

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2026-10-17
Ugandan Embassy confirms deaths
The Ugandan Embassy in Moscow confirmed the deaths of 11 Ugandans recruited into the Russian military.
Newvision.Co.Ug
2026-10-28
News articles published
Both Newvision and Monitor reported on the confirmed deaths and missing Ugandans.
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Common questions

How many Ugandans are confirmed dead?
11 Ugandans have been confirmed dead according to the Ugandan Embassy in Moscow.
What is the status of the missing Ugandans?
16 Ugandans are reported as 'effectively dead', but their bodies have not been located.
What are the circumstances of their recruitment?
The conditions under which the Ugandans were recruited and deployed remain unclear.