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# **Nine foreigners were caught allegedly trying to leave South Africa to fight in Ukraine.**

A allegation by [**BBCWorldoffl**](https://dgw.tmarket.io/actors/01a1cbda-31bd-78bc-b716-c5be4c436dd1). Statements are as reported by the cited publishers — not verified by DecisionGateway.

> *Nine foreigners caught allegedly trying to leave South Africa to fight in Ukraine*

BBCWorldofflPublished 2026-11-09 [ Read source](https://t.me/BBCWorldoffl/81373)

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