The capture of a British soldier in Ukraine has entered the war into a new phase after Russia confirmed the arrest.
The man, identified as 22-year-old James Scott Rhys Anderson from Banbury, Oxfordshire, appeared in a video circulating online.
Dressed in military gear, he introduced himself and mentioned his past service in the British Army from 2019 to 2023.
Soldier Suspected of Serious Crimes
Authorities claim Anderson was involved in “hostilities” during Ukraine’s unexpected August incursion into Russian territory.
The court stated he is suspected of “particularly serious crimes” and ordered him to remain in custody.
The decision, however, is open to appeal.
Anderson’s Family is in Shock
Anderson’s father, Scott, spoke to the Daily Mail about his son’s decision to join the conflict, admitting he had begged him not to go.
“He believed he was doing the right thing,” he said, adding fears of potential mistreatment.
“It was him—frightened, scared, and worried,” Scott confirmed to DailyMail.
