A Croatian citizen who fought on the side of Ukraine in Mariupol was captured by Russian forces, Croatian media reported on Saturday, May 7, as reported by the Associated Press agency.
The Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that it "has information about the captured Croatian citizen" and is working together with the Ukrainian authorities to resolve the situation.
Further information not provided due to "sensitivity"
State television HRT reported that a Croatian citizen tried to escape from Mariupol with other Ukrainian fighters, but was caught by the Russians.
Regional television N1 said the news of the capture was reported by Russian media.
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