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Aug 24, 2026

British man Bradley Townsend killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Bradley Townsend, a 33-year-old from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, has been killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine, reportedly in a drone attack. He is believed to be the first British citizen to die fighting on Russia's side in the war, having left the UK in April.

Aug 24, 2026·3 sources

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▪Aiden Minnis announced the death of Bradley Townsend, referring to Townsend by the call sign 'Badger,' in a social media post comparing Ukrainians to Nazis.
▪Bradley Townsend appeared in a video uploaded to a Russian recruitment account on April 4, 2026, alongside Ben Stimson and Aiden Minnis.
▪The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office warns that travelling to Ukraine to fight or assist others in the war may lead to prosecution under United Kingdom legislation.

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