Event Brief
British fighter for Russia killed in Ukraine
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 24, 2026 at 2:11 PM ET
Summary: A British national, Bradley Townsend, has been killed in Ukraine while fighting for Russia. His death is reported to have followed an attack by a remote-controlled FPV drone in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, with the Foreign Office saying it is in contact with his family after confirming reports.
WHO: Bradley Townsend; UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
WHAT: Bradley Townsend was killed in Ukraine while fighting for Russia, reportedly after an FPV drone attack.
WHEN: Jun 10, 2026
WHERE: Donetsk region, Ukraine
WHY: No motive was reported; the death is attributed to an FPV drone attack.
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