Aussie Army Reservist Faces Jail for Ukraine Drone Role

0:00A 25-year-old Australian Army reservist from Felix Dau and Adelaide's East faces serious charges after allegedly working as a drone operator for Ukraine and their war against Russia. This marks the first time Australia's anti-foreign fighter laws have been used to charge someone like this, with the guy potentially looking at up to. 20 years in jail if convicted. Earlier this year, he reportedly headed to Ukraine in May 2025 and came back home in January 2026, all without the proper. Green life from Aussie authorities. Meanwhile, federal police raided his place on Thursday, grabbing his phone in laptop where forensics turned up picks proving he was deep in the conflict zone. He set to hit Adelaide magistrates court on Tuesday for the single count, as cops stressed they're teaming up with partners worldwide to keep. Australia's rules tight on this front. Local news, powered by AI. This is Adelaide News Today. I'm Corey with the story.