00:00An Australian Army Reservist has been charged for allegedly working for a foreign military
00:04without authorisation. The South Australian 25-year-old man allegedly travelled to Ukraine
00:09in May 2025 to serve as a drone operator for the armed forces of Ukraine in the war with Russia
00:15without authorisation. According to the Australian Federal Police, defence legislation regulates the
00:21work certain individuals can perform for a foreign military, government or company without
00:26authorisation. It is the first time the Australian Federal Police has charged someone for this
00:31particular offence. The man will face Adelaide Magistrates Court on April 7th, 2026.
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