Ghana says 62 citizens killed and 15 missing in the Russia-Ukraine war

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First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 4:15 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 19, 2026, 7:47 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Ghana says 62 of its citizens have been killed and 15 are missing after being recruited into the Russia-Ukraine war. The headlines do not provide further details about the recruitment or the circumstances of the deaths.

SO WHAT?

The reported deaths and missing people indicate ongoing cross-border human costs connected to the war and potential risks to foreign recruits.

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Aug 18, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC