‘I’m injured but they give me injections to go and fight’ – Ghanaian man trapped in Russia-Ukraine war speaks
Speaking in an interview on TV3, the man, who was begging the government of Ghana to rescue them, said that his life was under constant threat on a daily basis.
He indicated that even though he has serious injuries on his two legs and cannot walk, he is given injections and forced to go and fight.
On the battlefield, he said he always fears being shredded into pieces by a drone strike from the Ukrainian Army.
“It is quite unfortunate that I cannot go further, or else I will be crushed by a drone. Come to our aid and help us as you see all the buildings here have collapsed, it is very scary. Please come and help us. We need your help.
“I’m not well, my legs are paining me, I can’t stand on them. Please do something about it. Where I am now is extremely risky. I can’t stand on any of my legs. Please act quickly. Check on the embassy and speak to them on our behalf.”
He added, “My eyes well up with tears as I speak to you. I could not sleep last night. Please, help us; otherwise, they will kill all of us,” he is heard saying in the video.
The 14 young men left Ghana for Russia through Togo on Sunday, August 4, 2024, on a journey they believed would turn their lives around and enable them to take good care of their families left behind in Ghana.
They had been lured by promises of securing well-paid jobs in Russia, but hopes of building better futures faded after they were confronted with the reality on the ground upon their arrival in Russia on August 6.
Soon after their arrival, they were transported to a city known as Kostroma to sign what they thought was an employment contract.
However, to their utter shock, it turned out to be an agreement for recruitment into the Russian Army to fight against Ukraine.
The young men had been allegedly deceived by a contractor, Abraham Boakye, popularly known in Ghana’s football circles as One Man Supporter, whom they trusted.
