Jan 14, 2025 · DFAT is making "urgent enquiries" after a media report that Australian Oscar Jenkins has been killed by Russian forces. Mr Jenkins, a 32-year-old Melbourne-born man, had been fighting alongside Ukrainian forces when he was captured by Russian soldiers.

Melbourne private school teacher Oscar Jenkins went to fight for Ukraine last year before being snatched by Russian soldiers. An Australian volunteer soldier in Ukraine is believed to have been killed after being captured by Russian forces on the frontline — the first Australian Prisoner of War to be put to death in more than 70 years.

4 days ago · Ukraine’s ambassador says Australia should be wary of rumours put out by pro-Russian propagandists about the disappearance of Oscar Jenkins, warning it is “50-50” if the Melbourne-born man ...

Jan 15, 2025 · 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. Numerous foreign fighters and Ukraine supporters have told the ABC they believe the 32-year-old is dead.

Dec 23, 2024 · Alexey Pavlovsky was called into the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on Monday afternoon after a video emerged of Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins being beaten and interrogated by two men claiming to be Russian soldiers.

Jan 15, 2025 · The federal government is making urgent enquiries about the welfare of Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins, following reports he's been executed by Russian forces in Ukraine.

Dec 22, 2024 · This is 32-year-old Australian teacher Oscar Jenkins. A man who was always overcome by passions. Vegan. Had surgical sterilization (vasectomy). From the video on the left, we see that he himself is sometimes surprised by his...

Jan 15, 2025 · Oscar Jenkins, an Australian teacher fighting for Ukraine, was reportedly captured and interrogated by Russian soldiers. His status and whereabouts are unknown. Reading Time: 2 minutes.

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

On the cricket field, Oscar Jenkins was a formidable all-rounder. The former Melbourne Grammar student’s teammates were shocked to learn he had been captured by Russians on a Ukrainian battlefield.