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British Man Killed Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Bradley Townsend, a former fisherman from South Yorkshire, is believed to have become the first British citizen killed while fighting for Russia in Ukraine. He left home in April, telling his family he was going to Romania. The circumstances of his death have not been confirmed.

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Yorkshire 'lad' believed to be first Briton to die fighting for Russia Sky News – UK
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Yorkshire 'lad' believed to be first Briton to die fighting for RussiaSky News – UK
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Yorkshire 'lad' believed to be first Briton to die fighting for Russia

Briton fighting for Russia killed in UkraineBBC News – UK
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Briton fighting for Russia killed in Ukraine

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