Oscar Jenkins is an Australian teacher. He volunteered to fight for Ukraine during the Russian invasion and was taken prisoner by Russian forces. In December 2024, videos posted on social media showed him being questioned and struck repeatedly by a Russian interrogator. [1] On 14 January 2025, reports emerged that Jenkins had been killed. [2] Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promised ...

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.

Jan 15, 2025 · How Australian Oscar Jenkins, a regular civilian working as a biology teacher, ended up fighting alongside seasoned commandos in the Ukrainian International Legion.

Jan 15, 2025 · A sergeant who served alongside Oscar Jenkins in Ukraine has confirmed the Australian was tortured "for days" before his execution and described the 32-year-old Melburnian as “a hero”.

Jan 29, 2025 · Australian foreign fighter Oscar Jenkins, who was believed to have been killed by Russian forces after his capture, may still be alive.

Jan 29, 2025 · The Albanese government is pressing Russia to release captured soldier Oscar Jenkins after the extraordinary revelation the Australian, who travelled to fight in defence of Ukraine, is alive in ...

Jan 14, 2025 · 7NEWS reports Ukrainian sources have told them the body of Melbourne private school teacher Oscar Jenkins has been found three weeks after video emerged of his interrogation by a Russian speaking ...

Jan 15, 2025 · Video posted on social media in December showed Oscar Jenkins, 32, dressed in a military uniform with his hands bound being questioned and struck by a Russian interrogator.

Jan 29, 2025 · Australian soldier Oscar Jenkins is alive and in Russian captivity after fears that he was killed in Ukraine.

Dec 22, 2024 · The man, who identified himself as Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old teacher from Melbourne, was filmed as he attempted to answer questions being put to him by a Russian solider.