Report: 2 Alabama men captured by Russian forces while fighting in Ukraine

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Members of Congress are working to locate two former U.S. servicemen from Alabama who were reportedly captured by Russian forces while fighting in Ukraine. Learn more in the video above.Congressman Robert Aderholt of Alabama is working to help locate a Lawrence County man, 27-year-old Andy Tai Ngoc Huynh of Trinity, who hasn't been heard from in more than a week. Huynh and another Alabama man, 39-year-old Alexander Drueke of Tuscaloosa, were taken prisoners during a battle in Kharkiv last week, according to The Telegraph.Aderholt released this statement about efforts to locate Huynh: “The family of Andy Tai Ngoc Huynh, 27, of Trinity, Alabama in Lawrence County, reached out to my office this week. Huynh, a former U.S. service member, volunteered to go fight with the Ukrainian Army in their current war against Russia.“According to Huynh’s family, they have not been in contact with him since June 8, 2022, when he was in the Kharkiv area of Ukraine. As you can imagine, his loved ones are very concerned about him. My office has placed inquiries with both the United States Department of State and the Federal Bureau of Investigation trying to get any information possible.“While my office works to get more details, I would ask everyone to pray for Andy’s safety and to pray for the comfort of his family back in Lawrence County.”Senators Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville, as well as Congresswoman Terri Sewell, are helping the family of Drueke. "Senator Shelby’s office is in contact with a family member in Alabama regarding the situation," a Shelby spokesperson said. "We are currently working with them to do everything we can to assist."Sewell released the following statement:“Earlier this week, the mother of Alexander Drueke, a Tuscaloosa Army Veteran who volunteered to assist the Ukrainian Army in combating Russia, reached out to my office after losing contact with her son. According to his family, they have not heard from Drueke in several days.“My office has been in contact with the State Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other members of the Alabama Congressional Delegation regarding this urgent matter. We will continue to do everything in our power to assist in locating him and finding answers for his family.“As we work to determine his whereabouts, please join me in praying for Alexander and his family during this incredibly difficult time.”A spokeswoman for Tuberville said, "The State Department has been in contact with our office, and we are closely monitoring the situation." Get the �� 13 app for the latest updates on this story.

Members of Congress are working to locate two former U.S. servicemen from Alabama who were reportedly captured by Russian forces while fighting in Ukraine. Learn more in the video above.

Congressman Robert Aderholt of Alabama is working to help locate a Lawrence County man, 27-year-old Andy Tai Ngoc Huynh of Trinity, who hasn't been heard from in more than a week. Huynh and another Alabama man, 39-year-old Alexander Drueke of Tuscaloosa, were taken prisoners during a battle in Kharkiv last week, according to .

Andy Huynh and Alexander Drueke, Alabama men missing in Ukraine

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Andy Huynh (left) and Alexander Drueke (right) are the two Alabama men who have reportedly been captured by Russian forces while fighting in Ukraine.

Aderholt released this statement about efforts to locate Huynh:

“The family of Andy Tai Ngoc Huynh, 27, of Trinity, Alabama in Lawrence County, reached out to my office this week. Huynh, a former U.S. service member, volunteered to go fight with the Ukrainian Army in their current war against Russia.

“According to Huynh’s family, they have not been in contact with him since June 8, 2022, when he was in the Kharkiv area of Ukraine. As you can imagine, his loved ones are very concerned about him. My office has placed inquiries with both the United States Department of State and the Federal Bureau of Investigation trying to get any information possible.

“While my office works to get more details, I would ask everyone to pray for Andy’s safety and to pray for the comfort of his family back in Lawrence County.��

Senators Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville, as well as Congresswoman Terri Sewell, are helping the family of Drueke.

"Senator Shelby’s office is in contact with a family member in Alabama regarding the situation," a Shelby spokesperson said. "We are currently working with them to do everything we can to assist."

Sewell released the following statement:

“Earlier this week, the mother of Alexander Drueke, a Tuscaloosa Army Veteran who volunteered to assist the Ukrainian Army in combating Russia, reached out to my office after losing contact with her son. According to his family, they have not heard from Drueke in several days.

“My office has been in contact with the State Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other members of the Alabama Congressional Delegation regarding this urgent matter. We will continue to do everything in our power to assist in locating him and finding answers for his family.

“As we work to determine his whereabouts, please join me in praying for Alexander and his family during this incredibly difficult time.��

A spokeswoman for Tuberville said, "The State Department has been in contact with our office, and we are closely monitoring the situation."

Get the �� 13 app for the latest updates on this story.