Australian Fighter Captured by Russian Forces in Ukraine

Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old Melbourne man, appears in verified footage being interrogated after his capture in the Donbas region.

Oscar Jenkins, a former teacher and cricket player from Melbourne, is the first known Australian to be captured in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Footage shared on Russian Telegram channels shows Jenkins bound, struck, and questioned about his role in the Ukrainian foreign legion.
The Australian government has called in Russia's ambassador and is making diplomatic representations to ensure Jenkins' safety and adherence to international humanitarian law.
Jenkins, who had been living in China before joining Ukraine's foreign legion, is described as a selfless and thoughtful individual by friends and former teammates.
Russia has classified foreign fighters as mercenaries, raising concerns Jenkins could face trial or imprisonment rather than treatment as a prisoner of war under the Geneva Conventions.