By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
Documents dated 17th October, 2026 from Uganda’s Embassy in Moscow reveal that 27 Ugandans enlisted to serve in its Special Military Operations against Ukraine have died.
The dossier released by Ambassador Moses K Kizige, Head of Mission urges the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs to urgently inform relatives of the deceased such that they expedite the process of claiming the benefits that are due to the deceased.
Those confirmed dead with bodies found are; Bugiri Ronald, Male John, Ngabirano Francis, Agaba Innocent, Kasule Levi, Mugisa Bigirwa, Twine Richard, Mawejje Junior Moses, Byamugisha Pius, Buyondo David and Kamugira Godfrey.
Those declared Missing in Action (MIA) and neither listed as Prisoners of War (effectively dead) but bodies not found are; Tindyebwa Maxima, Twebaze Darius, Katurebe Alex, Mukasa Miiro and Kwesiga Eric.
Others are; Kusima Kosiaa, Kakuru Johnson, Musasizi Edwin, Musisi Vicent, Mugyenyi Nelson, Akanshabira Alex, Ssekisibo David Kiwanuka, Bamutiina Henry Rwakiziiri, Muhame Stephen, Kyoffa William and Lukwita Nelson.
The surviving combatants who will be discharged when their contracts expire are; Mwebaze Rogers, Barigye Evarest, Mugabi Honest, Kisakye Eric and Tenywa Ronald Samula.
Meanwhile, one Ugandan is confirmed to have been dismissed from the Russian Army after hospital transfer and is now out of contract.
Kizige says, Tumwebaze Ronald ran away from his Embassy staff at a Railway Station after he had been sent to the Embassy from a Military Hospital in Nizhni Novgorod.
This information was provided after Uganda’s Embassy request in August 2026 to trace 35 Ugandans believed to be in Russia’s “Special Military Operations” zone.
The Embassy urges families searching for relatives to share passport details to aid verification and to ensure families of the deceased are notified to claim benefits.
