Aussie Reservist Charged for Ukraine Drone Ops

0:00A 25-year-old Australian Army reservist from South Australia is heading to court in Adelaide, charged with working as a drone operator for. Ukraine's military, without the green light. The Australian Federal Police kicked off the probe after a tip from the Department of Defense, marking the first time they've hit someone with this. Exact charge under defense laws. While everyday Aussies can sign up with foreign forces, no problem. Just like this guy faced strict rules on gigs for overseas militaries, and he, allegedly, crossed that line. Earlier this week on April 2nd, cops raided his Felix Doe home, grabbing a phone and laptop packed with picks tying him to the fight in Ukraine. Headed there in May 2025 and got back in January, he's facing one count that can mean up to 20 years behind bars, with his first court date Tuesday, and Adelaide magistrates, as the feds keep A. Sharp eye on threats down under. Answer update from Sydney News today, powered by AI.