Yorkshire 'lad' believed to be first Briton to die fighting for Russia

Yorkshireman believed to be first Briton to die fighting for Russia against Ukraine

Bradley Townsend reportedly killed by a drone on 10 June in Donetsk region after joining up with separatists Europe live – latest updates 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 Uk…

25 Aug, 09:51

Yorkshire 'lad' believed to be first Briton to die fighting for Russia

A former fisherman from South Yorkshire is believed to have become the first British citizen to die fighting for Russia in Ukraine.

24 Aug, 23:20

‘Yorkshire lad’ becomes first Brit to die fighting for Putin in suicide drone attack

'Ultimately, he sacrificed his life for our cause. His service was brief but he blazed the brightest star.

24 Aug, 16:43

First Brit dies while fighting for Russia in Ukraine: 'Normal lad from Yorkshire' is 'killed by drone'

Bradley Townsend, 33, from Barnsley, had travelled to Russia in April of this year to join Putin's army despite having no military experience.

24 Aug, 15:19