Ukraine captures Kenyans fighting for Russia in war
Prisoners of war stand in formation inside a Ukrainian detention facility where foreign fighters are held under strict supervision as part of wartime operations linked to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
A Ukrainian Embassy official said the four Kenyans are among many foreign nationals recruited by Russia to fight on the battle frontline.
Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura and Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing’oei had not responded to our inquiries by the time of publication.
Ukrainian forces have captured at least four Kenyans fighting for Russia’s military in the ongoing three-year-old war.
A Ukrainian Embassy official on Thursday said that the four Kenyans are among many foreign nationals recruited by Russia to fight on the battle frontline. The four Kenyans were identified as Peter Njenga, Felix Mutahi, Martin Munene and Evans.
