Two US citizens in Ukraine feared captured by Russia
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Russia-Ukraine war: Two US citizens, feared to have been taken prisoner by Russia, had volunteered to support Ukraine.
Two Americans who volunteered to support Ukraine have gone missing and are feared to have been taken prisoner by Russia, officials and family members said Wednesday.
Captive Americans would add another layer of complexity to efforts by the United States, which is pumping billions of dollars into Ukraine but trying to steer clear of direct confrontation with Russia.
Alexander Drueke and Andy Huynh, both US military veterans who had been living in Alabama, lost contact with their families after combat in Ukraine.
Drueke's mother reached out earlier this week, said her local congresswoman, Terri Sewell.
"According to his family, they have not heard from Drueke in several days," Sewell said in a statement.
"We will continue to do everything in our power to assist in locating him and finding answers for his family."
White House spokesman John Kirby said he could not confirm the disappearance of the two Americans but said, "If it's true, we'll do everything we can to get them safely back home."
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