Watch as Ghanaians mourn compatriot killed in Russia-Ukraine war
A Ghanaian died fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war. Family members and colleagues bid farewell to their compatriot in a video that surfaced online. The deceased, whose identity is not immediately known, was laid in a coffin at what appeared to be a cemetery in Russia.
His colleagues, also Ghanaians, eulogised him and shared their final words in Twi. One colleague said, "Damrifa Due. You have fought well. Damrifa Due…," before ending with a salute. Another colleague stated, "No one knows what lies ahead of them except God the creator. There is a saying that no life can take what death holds. What has happened has happened and all we will say is for God to keep you safely…" Uniformed men, believed to be Russian soldiers, carried the coffin to its final resting place.
In 2024, a video emerged on social media of a group of young men believed to be Ghanaians, fighting for the Russian Army. The men endorsed Fly Away Travel Agency, claiming it facilitated their recruitment into the Russian Army. The men said, "Go to Fly Away Travel Agency, trust in them, and they will bring you to Russia. This is not a lie. We are all Ghanaians, and we were brought here. These are our guns."
Quick Summary
A video shows family and colleagues mourning a Ghanaian who reportedly died fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war. The tributes and solemn atmosphere hint at the complex circumstances surrounding foreign fighters in the conflict - leaving many questions unanswered.
Summary - read the full story for complete context.
Image: GhanaWeb
GhanaFront aggregates news from trusted sources. Click to read the original article.
Keywords
Explore related tagsMore from GhanaWeb
Related Stories
More from Regional
View climate crisis as a water, sanitation and hygiene issue - Ibrahim Musah
Why is a WASH approach to climate change so important - and what benefits might Ghanaians soon experience?
1h ago•2 min read
Fire guts parts of Resurrection Power Church at Kasoa
A fire has broken out at Resurrection Power Church in Kasoa - but what started the inferno?
19h ago•2 min read
Suspected thief dies after allegedly jumping from moving police vehicle
Mumin Kresi's attempt to evade authorities took a deadly turn - and now many questions remain unanswered.
22h ago•2 min read
Fire destroys printing euipment worth over GH¢300,000 in Kasoa
A Kasoa printing press is in ruins after a fire. What could have sparked the inferno?
23h ago•2 min read
