A former British soldier has died in battles with Russian forces in the Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk, his family said.
Jordan Gatley left the British Army in March “to continue his career as a soldier in other areas” and soon after flew to Ukraine to help repel Russian forces and train Ukrainian soldiers.
Announcing the news on Facebook, his father Dean wrote: “Yesterday (10/06/22) we received the devastating news that our son Jordan was shot and killed in the city of Severodonetsk, Ukraine.
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He added: “His team says that everyone loves him as much as we do, and he has made a huge difference in the lives of many people, not only as soldiers, but also through the training of Ukrainian forces.
“Jordan and his team were so proud of the work they were doing, and he often told me that the missions they were carrying out were dangerous but necessary.
“He loved his job and we are so proud of him. He really was a hero and will be in our hearts forever.”
Mr Gatley’s post, written late Saturday, was met with hundreds of condolences.
Image: Jordan is depicted during the days of the British Army with his father Dean. Photo: Dean Gatley / Facebook Image: Pic: Dean Gatley / Facebook
His son is the second Briton to be confirmed dead in Ukraine during the war.
Scott Sibley, 36, died in late April and was also a former member of the British Armed Forces.
The city of Severodonetsk has become a major focus of Russia’s offensive in recent weeks.
This is one of the last districts in the occupied eastern Luhansk region, which is still under Ukrainian control.
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