How Australian Oscar Jenkins, a regular civilian working as a biology teacher, ended up fighting alongside seasoned commandos in the Ukrainian International Legion.

Australian broadcaster ABC and CNN’s affiliate Seven News cited Ukrainian sources suggesting that the 32-year-old soldier might have been killed. Speaking at a press conference on Jan. 15, Albanese said his government is “urgently seeking clarification” about the situation,

Oscar Jenkins, an Australian teacher fighting for Ukraine, was reportedly captured and interrogated by Russian soldiers. His status and whereabouts are unknown.

Herald has revealed Australian Oscar Jenkins, who was taken captive by Russian forces in the Donbas region of Ukraine last month, was tortured “for days” before he was killed.

Soldiers who served alongside Oscar Jenkins in the Ukrainian armed forces say they are convinced their Australian comrade was killed by Russia's military shortly after being captured last year.

Melbourne private school teacher Oscar Jenkins went to fight for Ukraine last year before being snatched by Russian soldiers.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese responded on Wednesday to the alleged death of Oscar Jenkins, a Melbourne man captured while fighting for Ukraine, swearing to take 'the strongest action

Oscar Jenkins, a former school teacher from Melbourne, was seen being struck by a Russian interrogator in a video posted in December. View on euronews