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Russia confirms 16 Cameroonian soldiers killed in Ukraine war

No information has been provided specifying how the soldiers ended up fighting for Russia. Grouped from 4 articles across 3 sources.

4 reports3 sourcesApr 7, 2026, 4:40 PM
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Al JazeeraApr 7, 2026, 4:40 PM

Russia confirms 16 Cameroonian soldiers killed in Ukraine war

No information has been provided specifying how the soldiers ended up fighting for Russia.

The Straits TimesApr 7, 2026, 9:35 AM

Russia confirms deaths of 16 Cameroonians fighting in Ukraine war, Yaounde says

DAKAR, April 7 - Cameroon said Russian authorities have confirmed the deaths of 16 Cameroonians fighting against Ukraine, the first time the Central African country has spoken about the involvement of its nationals in the ongoing war.

DWApr 7, 2026, 4:33 PM

Ukraine: Several killed as Russia strikes bus, other targets

Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia and Russian-occupied regions killed at least five, including a 12-year-old boy. Ukraine has been pushing for a ceasefire during the Orthodox Easter, which is later this week.

Al JazeeraApr 7, 2026, 10:12 AM

Ukraine, Russia kill several civilians in tit-for-tat attacks

At least seven people killed in Ukraine and three in Russia, a day after Zelenskyy renewed his Easter ceasefire offer.

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