British National Captured in Russia's Kursk Region while Fighting for Ukraine
James Scott Rhys Anderson, a 22-year-old British national, has been captured in Russia's Kursk region after reportedly joining Ukraine's International Legion.
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James Scott Rhys Anderson, 22, a former British soldier, was captured in Russia's Kursk region while fighting for Ukraine. The UK Foreign Office is supporting his family amid concerns of potential torture, as Russian media shared a video of Anderson discussing his background. His father expressed fears over his son's safety, and Anderson highlighted his service in the UK army and subsequent enlistment in Ukraine's International Legion. This incident signals a rare case of a Western national taken prisoner on Russian soil amid the ongoing conflict.
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