South Africa says 17 of its citizens have become "trapped" in Donbas after joining "mercenary forces" South Africa has announced that it has received information about 17 of its citizens who joined mercenary forces fighting in Ukraine and have "found themselves trapped". Source: Reuters Quote from the South African government: "President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered an investigation into the circumstances that led to the recruitment of these young men into these seemingly mercenary activities." Details: The South African government did not specify which side the 17 individuals are fighting for, only stating that they have joined "mercenary forces". The men aged between 20 and 39 are now "trapped" in Ukraine's Donbas, the South African government said in a statement. Information previously emerged that Russia has been recruiting mercenaries from African countries. Across the entire battlefield, Ukrainian defenders have captured citizens from African countries, Nepal, Cuba and North Korea who were fighting for Russia. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon! Read the full article on our website