Former British soldier fighting for Ukraine captured by Russia in Kursk
1 month ago

Former British soldier fighting for Ukraine captured by Russia in Kursk

The Telegraph  

A former British Army soldier fighting for Ukraine has been captured by Russia’s forces in the Kursk region. In a video widely circulated on Sunday, a man dressed in combat fatigues and speaking with an English accent identifies himself as James Scott Rhys Anderson, aged 22, from the UK. “It was a stupid idea.” Ukraine’s International Legion recruits foreign volunteers to fight against Russia. There have been unconfirmed reports of foreign volunteers fighting for Ukraine in the Kursk region of southern Russia, but Mr Anderson could be the first to be captured.

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Father of ex-British soldier captured by Russia fears son will be tortured after fighting for Ukraine in Kursk
4 weeks ago

Father of ex-British soldier captured by Russia fears son will be tortured after fighting for Ukraine in Kursk

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The father of a former British soldier allegedly captured by …

James Scott Rhys Anderson: Who is ex-British soldier captured in Russia’s Kursk region?
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James Scott Rhys Anderson: Who is ex-British soldier captured in Russia’s Kursk region?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy James Scott Rhys Anderson, who says he is a former …

Former British soldier ‘fighting for Ukraine is captured by Russian forces’
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Former British soldier ‘fighting for Ukraine is captured by Russian forces’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Describing himself as a former British army soldier, the …

'It was a stupid idea': Former British soldier fighting for Ukraine captured by Russian forces in Kursk
4 weeks, 1 day ago

'It was a stupid idea': Former British soldier fighting for Ukraine captured by Russian forces in Kursk

Firstpost  

A 22-year-old former British army officer James Anderson was reportedly captured by the Russian forces in Kursk while he was fighting for Ukraine in the ongoing war. In the video circulated online, the man said joining Ukraine’s international Legion was a ‘stupid idea’ 22-year-old James Scott Rhys Anderson said in the video that he regretted signing up to fight for …

Russia captures UK national fighting alongside Ukraine, says lost everything, my job, my dad...
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Russia captures UK national fighting alongside Ukraine, says lost everything, my job, my dad...

India TV News  

The Russian military has captured a British national fighting alongside Ukrainian troops in Russia’s partially occupied Kursk region, state news agency Tass reported Monday, citing unidentified sources in law enforcement. Tass published a video of the man saying in English that he doesn’t want to be “here.” The report couldn’t be independently verified, but if confirmed it could be one …

Russia reportedly captures a Briton fighting for Ukraine as Russian troops advance
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Russia reportedly captures a Briton fighting for Ukraine as Russian troops advance

LA Times  

In this photo taken from a video released by Russian Defense Ministry press service on Monday, Russian servicemen operate a Russian Uragan self-propelled multiple rocket launcher in an undisclosed location. Russia’s military captured a British national fighting with Ukrainian troops who have occupied part of Russia’s Kursk region, according to reports Monday, as Moscow began daylight drone attacks on civilian …

Ukraine-Russia conflict: British man captured by Russian forces, state media says
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ukraine-Russia conflict: British man captured by Russian forces, state media says

CNN  

London CNN — A British man has been taken prisoner while fighting for Ukraine in Russia’s Kursk region, Russian state media has reported. Russian state media outlet TASS said the man was 22-year-old James Scott Rhys Anderson, a former British soldier, citing a military source. The British Foreign Office confirmed it was “supporting the family of a British man following …

Ukraine-Russia conflict: British man captured by Russian forces, state media says
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ukraine-Russia conflict: British man captured by Russian forces, state media says

CNN  

London CNN — A British man has been taken prisoner while fighting for Ukraine in Russia’s Kursk region, Russian state media has reported. Russian state media outlet TASS said the man was 22-year-old James Scott Rhys Anderson, a former British soldier, citing a military source. The British Foreign Office confirmed it was “supporting the family of a British man following …

Ukrainian soldiers focus on keeping Russian advances at bay and brace for storm to come from US
1 month, 1 week ago

Ukrainian soldiers focus on keeping Russian advances at bay and brace for storm to come from US

Associated Press  

KHARKIV REGION, Ukraine — The four drones were designed to carry bombs, but instead the men of Ukraine’s Khartia brigade pack them with food, water and handwarmers and launch them in darkness toward the front line, a 15-minute flight away. Up to 12,000 North Korean troops have been sent to Russia’s Kursk border region to help beat back Ukrainian forces …

Two British aid workers ‘captured by Russian troops’ in Ukraine
2 years, 7 months ago

Two British aid workers ‘captured by Russian troops’ in Ukraine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two British aid workers have …

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