Ukrainian military intelligence has revealed that Russia's expanding network of "Russian Houses" functions as a recruitment pipeline for its war, luring young Africans with promises of education and jobs before some are sent to the front lines or into drone factories.

Ukrainian intelligence said the campaign aims to target young Africans with pro-Russian messaging.

Russia is waging a covert war for the minds of Africans by expanding a hybrid network of so-called “Russian Houses” to strengthen its influence on the African continent. —…