Australian Army Reservist Charged for Allegedly Fighting for Ukraine’s Armed Forces

A South Australian man has been charged with working for a foreign military without authorisation and could face up to 20 years in jail if convicted.

Police tape is seen at a crime scene in Adelaide, Australia, on June 5, 2014. Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images

A South Australian army reservist who allegedly travelled to Ukraine to take part in the war with Russia has appeared in court and could face up to 20 years in jail if found guilty.

This is the first time the Australian Federal Police (AFP) has charged someone with working for a foreign military without authorisation.