A British man who was killed in Ukraine has been named as Jonathan Shenkin.
The 45-year-old’s household paid tribute to him on social media, describing him as a “hero” who died “in an act of bravery as a paramedic”.
Mr Shenkin, from Glasgow, is one in every of eight Britons recognized to have died within the preventing in Ukraine since Russia invaded final yr.
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A spokesperson from the Foreign Office stated: “We are supporting the family of a British national who died in Ukraine, and are in contact with the local authorities.”
His household stated: “On enlisting in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, he made the ultimate sacrifice to defend values we all believe in.
“He is survived by his son and daughter, to whom he was devoted.”
The tribute added that he was awarded the medal for “Valour in Combat” for his heroism in Ukraine.
Born and raised in Glasgow, he lived in London and Malta before joining the Israeli army.
The tribute goes on to say that he went on to start his own security business which saw him see action in Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, and Angola, and many other parts of the world.
News of his death comes less than a month after British nationals Chris Parry, 28, and Andrew Bagshaw, 47, were killed while attempting a “humanitarian evacuation” from the Ukrainian city of Soledar.
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Simon Lingard was killed in Ukraine final November, whereas in June ex-British soldier Jordan Gatley was shot useless within the metropolis of Severodonetsk in japanese Ukraine.
Scott Sibley, from Lincolnshire, died in southern Ukraine in April after a drone dropped mortars on his regiment.
Craig Mackintosh, from Norfolk, was killed whereas volunteering as a medic in Ukraine in August.
Paul Urey, a British help employee, died final July whereas being detained by Russian-backed separatists.
Source: information.sky.com”