The Latest Breaking News from SAS

Ex-SAS soldier bailed due to Taliban threat

A former SAS soldier charged over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan has been granted bail due to danger posed by extremist Islamic inmates.

AAP · Mar 27, 2023

Terrorism expert 'convinced' Vladimir Putin using body double in assassination fears

Graham Yuill, an SAS-trained expert once deployed to identify terror suspect in Northern Ireland, says he believes Vladimir Putin is using a body double when making public appearances

Daily Mirror · Mar 27, 2023

Former Australian soldier fears Taliban retribution in prison after being accused of war crime, court hears

Former SAS trooper, accused of killing Afghan man, has sought bail in a Sydney court after being arrested a week ago

The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2023

Number of Edinburgh casualties rises to 33 as rescue op at Leith Docks continues

The Scottish Ambulance Service has said that 21 casualties were taken to two capital hospitals and one Fife hospital for treatment. They added that 12 were treated at the scene for their injuries but were discharged at the docks.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 22, 2023

UK begins inquiry into alleged SAS extrajudicial killings in Afghanistan

Lord Justice Haddon-Cave issues call for evidence, saying it is critical law-breakers be referred to authorities

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2023

Edinburgh boat rescue operation sees 15 hospitalised and 10 treated at the scene

The Scottish Ambulance Service have confirmed at least 25 people have been injured after the RV Petrel tipped on Wednesday morning, with 15 taken to hospital and a further 10 treated at the scene.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 22, 2023

UK inquiry vows to get to bottom of Afghan extra-judicial killings' allegations

The chair of a public inquiry examining "extremely serious" allegations that British armed forces carried out dozens of extra-judicial killings in Afghanistan said on Wednesday that any soldiers who had broken the law should face investigation.

Reuters · Mar 22, 2023

Former Australian SAS soldier charged with murder over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan

Charge comes after report found evidence that Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghan prisoners, farmers and civilians

Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2023

Afternoon Update: Soldier faces ‘life imprisonment’ if convicted of war crime; Victoria to ban Nazi salutes; and AFL round one review

Australian federal police and NSW police have arrested and charged a former SAS soldier after a four-year investigation

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2023

Former Australian soldier to be charged with Afghan's murder

Police have arrested the first Australian veteran for an alleged murder in Afghanistan three years after a war crime investigation found that 19 Australian special forces soldiers could face charges for illegal conduct during the conflict

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023