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# **Nine Zimbabwean men aged 20 to 26 were arrested on Sunday evening in and around Johannesburg while allegedly preparing to leave the country to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war.**

A allegation by South African police. Statements are as reported by the cited publishers — not verified by DecisionGateway.

> *South African police said nine Zimbabwean men aged 20 to 26 were arrested on Sunday evening in and around Johannesburg while allegedly preparing to leave the country to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war.*

africaintelPublished 2026-11-10 [ Read source](https://t.me/africaintel/15856)

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