Yorkshireman believed to be first Briton to die fighting for Russia against Ukraine
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Europe category. Published on August 25, 2026 • Originally reported by Raphael Boyd. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Europe category. Published on August 25, 2026 • Originally reported by Raphael Boyd. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Bradley Townsend reportedly killed by a drone on 10 June in Donetsk region after joining up with separatists
A man from Yorkshire is believed to be the first British citizen to die fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine.
Bradley Townsend, a 33-year-old fisher from Barnsley, left Britain in April to join up with Russian separatists in eastern Donbas to aid in their invasion of Ukraine, despite having no previous combat experience or familiar ties to eastern Europe. Alongside 49-year-old Ben Stimson and 39-year-old Aiden Minnis, Townsend was granted Russian citizenship for joining the country’s military campaign.
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