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First British National Dies Fighting for Russia in Ukraine
A British national has reportedly become the first from the UK to die fighting for Russia in Ukraine, allegedly killed in a drone attack. The individual's death has been described as 'unbelievably stupid'.
24 Aug, 20:00 — 25 Aug, 00:22
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The IndependentMostly Factual5h ago
First British national killed fighting for Putin in Ukraine ‘dies in drone attack’
The 33-year-old was previously described as someone who was ‘not a fighter’
By Maira Butt
Read full article →kyiv-independentMostly Factual54m ago
'Unbelievably stupid' — UK man becomes first reported British national to die fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Bradley Townsend, 33, was reportedly killed by an FPV drone in Donetsk Oblast two months after he joined the Russian military.
By Lachlan Hyatt
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First report: The Independent · 24 Aug, 20:00|Full coverage: 2 · 4h|Window: 4h
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