The 46th Airmobile Brigade of Ukraine has reported the capture of a Russian mercenary hailing from Sierra Leone.

According to the Cloooud on Twitter (X), the incident occurred in the Mariinka direction on February 10, 2024, adding to the tensions in the region.

The captured individual’s identity and the circumstances surrounding his capture remain unclear. The vast distance between Ukraine and Sierra Leone (approximately 8,000 miles) further adds to the mystery of his presence in the conflict zone.

Cloooud’s tweet expressed concerns about the implications of this capture, particularly regarding the potential financial burden on the Ukrainian government. The tweet stated, “Problem is that this „pow“ will not be exchanged by Russia, so Ukrainian government will be forced to spend money for his life. For example, I don’t want that my taxes go to mercenary who will not be exchanged for Ukrainian PoW.”

However, the tweet also acknowledged the ethical dilemma of potentially returning the mercenary to Sierra Leone without understanding his actions in Ukraine: “But in the other side we cannot return him to his motherland because we don’t know what he already done here.”

This incident highlights the increasingly complex nature of the Ukraine conflict, where individuals from various backgrounds appear to be participating. Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the mercenary’s presence in the region, potentially shedding light on the wider issue of foreign involvement in the ongoing war.