1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, intelligence report says
NPR • 2/10/2026 – 2/19/2026
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Cluster Activity
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2026-02-102026-02-19
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
5h
Age
7
Sources
from cluster
8
Hours Since Seen
Final Score48/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier89% (0.5^8/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-10
- 2026-02-11
- 2026-02-191,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, intelligence report says (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 7 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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