In a bid to bolster its dwindling forces in Ukraine, russia appears to be turning to unconventional means. Reports indicate recruitment efforts underway in the Kursk region, aiming to fill the ranks of a newly formed African Corps with 50-100 soldiers and officers. This development suggests a potential shift in strategy, replacing Wagner PMC mercenaries with African recruits for deployment to the warzone, National Resistance Center of Ukraine reports.
Burkina Faso emerges as the target zone for this unconventional recruitment drive, raising concerns about the potential for further destabilization in the region. The primary objective, it seems, is to establish training grounds for local fighters and facilitate the influx of fresh mercenary waves to sustain the war in Ukraine.
Recruitment drive in Burkina Faso raises concerns about regional destabilization and the human cost of the conflict / Photo credit: National Resistance Center of Ukraine
However, overlooking the human cost of such tactics would be irresponsible. Over 350,000 liquidated russian soldiers stand as a stark reminder of the consequences of this war. The pursuit of easy gains through mercenary recruitment ultimately proves illusory, as the price for perpetuating violence continues to rise.