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world-news1 year ago•2 min saved

Russia Captures British Fighter in Ukraine Conflict

A Russian court has confirmed the capture of James Scott Rhys Anderson, a 22-year-old British man accused of fighting for Ukraine, in Russia's Kursk region. Anderson, who previously served in the British Army, is facing charges of committing a terrorist act and being a mercenary, which could lead to a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. His capture marks the first instance of a foreign fighter being detained on Russian territory. The UK government has pledged to support Anderson, while his family fears for his safety.

via BBC.com|

#british-army #international-legion #prisoner

world-news1 year ago•1 min saved

UK Citizen Fighting for Ukraine Captured by Russian Forces

A British man, identified as 22-year-old James Scott Rhys Anderson, has been captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine in the Kursk region, according to Russian state media. Anderson, a former British soldier, reportedly traveled to Ukraine to join the fight against Russia. The British Foreign Office is supporting his family following reports of his detention. The incident comes amid heightened tensions, with Ukraine having launched an incursion into the Kursk region in August to create a buffer zone against potential Russian attacks.

via CNN|

#british-soldier #international-legion #kursk-region

world-news1 year ago•1 min saved

Former British Soldier Captured by Russian Forces in Ukraine

A British man, James Scott Rhys Anderson, has been captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine. Anderson, a former British Army private, joined Ukraine's International Legion after losing his job. He was reportedly taken prisoner in the Kursk area, which Ukraine had partially controlled since a surprise offensive in August. The UK Foreign Office is supporting his family, and his father expressed fears for his son's safety, citing concerns about potential torture. Anderson's capture was confirmed through a video shared on Telegram.

via BBC.com|

#british-army #international-legion #prisoner

international-conflict1 year ago•0 min saved

"Soldier's Warning: Artillery Shortage Poses Frontline Disaster Risk"

A soldier in the International Legion warns of a dire situation at the front, with more Ukrainian soldiers, including those from the US and Europe, losing their lives due to an artillery shortage. The US Congress has not passed funding to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, and the soldier, Ariah Ben-Yehudah, who has been injured four times, emphasizes the urgent need for support. He draws parallels between Ukraine's fight against Russia and Israel's fight against Hamas, warning of dire consequences if action is not taken soon.

via Kyiv Post|

#artillery-shortage #international-conflict #international-legion

world2 years ago•1 min saved

Canadian Volunteers Killed in Battle for Ukraine's Bakhmut.

Two Canadian volunteer soldiers, Kyle Porter and Cole Zelenco, were killed in battles for Bakhmut while serving with Ukraine's International Legion. They were part of a larger group of soldiers holding an important supply route into Bakhmut when they came under intense artillery fire from Russian troops. Both had previously served in the Canadian Armed Forces.

via Ukrinform|

#bakhmut #canada #international-legion