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Briton fighting for Russia killed in Ukraine
Monday, August 24, 2026
Bradley Townsend, a British national, was killed in Ukraine while fighting for Russia. Townsend departed South Yorkshire in April, telling his family he was traveling to Romania. His death was confirmed by reports of foreign fighters serving in Russian forces during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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