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Queensland security guard who fought for Russia missing, feared dead

Original report: ABC Queensland · 10 November 2026 at 4:00 am (Brisbane time)

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What we know so far

ABC Queensland reports on "Queensland security guard who fought for Russia missing, feared dead". Its published summary states: Daryl "Dundee" Fladung was recruited to fight for Russia while playing video games at home in outback Queensland. Ten days after posting about joining the frontline, he went missing.. For the complete account and further updates, see the original reporting linked below.

Original reporting

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