Trevor Reed—the former U.S. Marine who was detained in Russia for three years before being released in a prisoner swap last year—was injured while fighting in Ukraine, the State Department said Tuesday, the latest American citizen to be injured while volunteering to fight amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Reed "was not engaged in any activities on behalf of the U.S. Government,” State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel told reporters Tuesday.
Patel added that Reed is now receiving medical care in Germany after being transported to the country by a non-governmental organization—one which Patel did not name.
Patel has not shared the extent of Reed’s injuries.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.