EXCLUSIVE: Desperate African men tell CNN they were lured by Russia to the war in Ukraine using promises of well-paying civilian jobs. But they were forced into the frontlines with little or no training, facing drones, missiles, and even racism. "You escape or you die," one man who escaped told me. ⚠️This story is hard to watch | Larry Madowo

#UkraineRussiaWar | CNN News18 Russia Ukraine War Coverage CNN International reporter @mchancecnn puts on his bulletproof jacket as he reports from Ukraine's capital Kyiv. | News18

353K views · 5.5K reactions | Social media footage has played a key role in news coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, revealing new attacks and military movements. But making sure the videos and images are real and accurate is important. Here's how our investigative team does it. | CNN | Facebook