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59 Sri Lankans killed in Ukraine war, confirms Foreign Minister

59 Sri Lankans killed in Ukraine war, confirms Foreign Minister

07 Feb 2025 | BY Staff Writer

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath confirmed that 59 Sri Lankans serving in the Russian Army have died in the Ukraine war. 


Reports from the Sri Lankan Embassy in Russia stated that 554 Sri Lankans were recruited, with no evidence of forced recruitment. 


The information was revealed in Parliament today (7).


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