3 UP youths missing in Russia, families fear they may be sent to fight in Ukraine

September 15, 2026

Lucknow: Three young men from Uttar Pradesh have reportedly gone missing in Russia. Families say they have been unable to contact them, raising concerns they may have been sent to Russia for work related to the Russia-Ukraine war.

It is reported that the three young men had gone to Russia for employment. For some time, their families have been trying to contact them, but have received no information, raising concerns among them.

Families appeal for help

The families of the missing young men have appealed to authorities to intervene and locate them. They also want to know where their relatives are currently in Russia and what their condition is.

Fears of being sent to war

Following the disappearance of the young men, families fear they may have been lured to Russia with the promise of a job and later employed in war-related work.

At present the matter is being investigated and efforts are on to gather more information about the youths.