📰 Indian Fighting for Russian Army Surrenders in Ukraine 🇮🇳⚔️
- MediaFx
- Oct 8
- 2 min read
TL;DR:A 22-year-old Indian from Gujarat, Majoti Sahil Mohamed Hussein, surrendered to Ukrainian forces after fighting for Russia’s army. 🇷🇺 He reportedly joined to escape a prison sentence in Russia. The Indian Embassy in Kyiv is verifying the claim.
What Happened?
Ukrainian troops captured Hussein after he surrendered to the 63rd Mechanised Brigade just three days into battle.
He told Ukrainian soldiers that he joined Russia’s army to avoid a 7-year jail term after a drug-related case.
In a video released by Ukraine, Hussein says: “I didn’t want to stay in prison, so I signed up for the special military operation.”
Flashback / Context
Hussein reportedly received only 16 days of training before being sent to the frontlines on October 1.
After arguing with his commander, he decided to give himself up, saying he “never received the money promised.”
Over 150 Indians are believed to have been recruited or misled into fighting for Russia since 2022.
India has asked Moscow to repatriate 27 citizens serving with Russian forces; at least 12 Indians have died in the war.
Who Gains & Who Loses?
Loser: Hussein — trapped in a war not his own, now a prisoner of Ukraine.
Losses: Families of Indians caught in false job promises that turned into military contracts.
Gains: None — only cautionary lessons.
People’s Angle
This highlights the growing desperation among Indian youth abroad — chasing opportunities that end in exploitation. Many were reportedly lured with “logistics jobs” or fake security contracts. 😔
MediaFx Take
War never needs more soldiers — it needs fewer victims. 🕊️ Governments must act faster to protect citizens from being tricked into foreign conflicts under false pretenses.
