Bradley Townsend, a 33-year-old from Barnsley, England, died while fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine. Townsend traveled to Russia in April 2026 to join the military, despite lacking prior military experience.
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British National Dies While Fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Bradley Townsend, a 33-year-old from Barnsley, has died while fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine. He had traveled to Russia in April 2026 to enlist, having no previous military background.
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First Briton dies while fighting for Russia in Ukraine: 'Normal lad from Yorkshire' is 'killed by drone'
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British National Dies While Fighting for Russia in Ukraine