A British national fighting alongside Ukrainian troops in Russia's Kursk region has been captured by the Russian military. The man, identified as James Scott Rhys Anderson, served in the British army before joining the International Legion of Ukraine. His capture is one of the first publicly known cases of a Western national fighting for Ukraine being captured on Russian soil.
Key Points
James Scott Rhys Anderson served in the British army before joining the International Legion of Ukraine
Reports suggest he was captured in the Kursk region by the Russian military
His father expresses concerns about his son's safety
Pros
Highlights the involvement of foreign volunteers in the Ukrainian military
Cons
Uncertain situation for the captured British national