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

Europe World Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:11:30 GMT Moderate confidence — 74/100

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

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

Sources: Sky News