General · 24 May 2026

British Man Serving Ukraine Forces Killed In War

Families of Britons in Ukraine have again been warned about dangers after a 23-year-old from Devon died while serving with Ukrainian forces. Ayrton Redfearn was killed on 9 May in the Donetsk region, and officials said they're supporting relatives while speaking with Ukrainian authorities. His mother said he joined a specialist unit last year, used the call sign “Musso”, and had recently saved someone’s life.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 May 2026 at 6:53

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