Dfat making ‘urgent enquiries’ after reports Australian man captured while fighting for Ukraine has been killed
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Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:47:49 +0200
Australian government holds grave concerns for welfare of Oscar Jenkins, a 32yearold teacher from MelbourneFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government is making urgent inquiries after reports of the death of an Australian citizen captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine.Oscar Jenkins, a 32yearold teacher from Melbourne, was serving alongside Ukraines armed forces when he was reportedly captured by Russian soldiers last year as a prisoner of war.
A video taken at the time showed him, dressed in military fatigues, speaking English and Ukrainian, confirming his name and nationality, and being asked if he was a mercenary.
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