A British mercenary has been captured in Kursk, where he was fighting on behalf of Ukraine against Russia.

According to reports, two former British soldiers who were fighting for Ukraine inside Russia have been captured by Russian forces. The first soldier, James Scott Rhys Anderson, was shown in a video tied to a chair and being interrogated by Russian soldiers. The second soldier, known as Jimmy Wray, was also captured and shown in another video with tape over his eyes while being questioned by his captors.

It is believed that both men were taken prisoner during intense fighting in Russia's Kursk region, where Ukrainian troops had crossed the border unexpectedly over the summer. In a propaganda video released by the Russians, Anderson and Wray shared their military backgrounds and how they ended up being captured.

Anderson revealed that he had served in the British army from 2019 to 2023, but was later dismissed and joined Ukraine's International Brigade as a mercenary. He claimed to have been a part of the 22nd Signal Regiment, a unit of the Royal Corps of Signals that provides advanced communication and information systems support to the armed forces. Wray also claimed to have served as a signalman for four years.

When asked about his reason for joining the Ukrainian forces, Anderson shared that he had lost his job and his father was in prison at the time. He saw the conflict on TV and decided to apply to the International Legion's website. He then flew to Poland and eventually made his way to Ukraine.

Meanwhile, Wray introduced himself as "Jimmy Wray, Britannia, Oxford" but his words seemed unclear and disjointed. He mentioned that he had learned for one year and stayed for four, and also talked about someone taking his things including his passport and phone. He expressed a desire to not be there.

Both men were filmed separately and it was reported that the footage would provide insights into the British army's communication structure. Anderson also mentioned that he had been with the Ukrainian forces for four months and was involved in teaching them how to shoot, patrol, and possibly evacuate.

A Russian military source confirmed that a British mercenary had been captured in the Kursk region and stated that the footage would be valuable for understanding the British army's communication methods. The conflict in the region has seen Ukrainian troops losing ground to Russian forces, with reports of North Korean soldiers fighting alongside them.

This capture comes after a British missile attack allegedly killed a top Russian general and 500 North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region. The UK Foreign Office stated that they were supporting the family of the captured British man, while the Ministry of Defence has not yet commented on the situation.

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