Richie Mockler
Veteran Sky News cameraman and ex-Royal Marine who survived an ambush in Ukraine and recounts frontline reporting experiences and their personal impact.
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Feb 15, 2026 • 35min
Cheating death: ‘I was ambushed by Russian hitmen’
Richie Mockler, veteran Sky News cameraman and ex-Royal Marine, survived a harrowing ambush in Ukraine and decades of frontline danger. He recounts tracer rounds shredding his vehicle, being hit while filming, a desperate sprint to safety, shelter in a garage, and a dramatic rescue by Ukrainian police. He also reflects on why he keeps returning to warzones and the toll on family and mental health.
