British mercenary, aged 22, dies in combat for Kiev
Callum Tindal-Draper's family has confirmed that he was killed while fighting for Ukraine last week. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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An Englishman from Gunnislake, Cornwall, lost his life while fighting for Ukraine less than two months after his 22nd birthday, as reported by his family to the media over the weekend.
Callum Tindal-Draper died while defending an observation post at an undisclosed location. He had left his young fiancée earlier this summer to join the Ukrainian International Legion, a group of foreign fighters in support of Kiev, whom Russia regards as mercenaries.
He shared with his family that the decision was “the best thing that ever happened” to him, expressing that he discovered who he was “meant to be” in Ukraine, according to his mother, Caroline Tindal, who spoke to the BBC.
An obituary from his alma mater, the Military and Protective Services Academy at Duchy College in Stoke Climsland, Cornwall, noted Tindal-Draper's pride in his family's military history and his strong sense of duty. After completing his studies, he worked for the NHS, the British national healthcare system, for a period.
The young man, who was reportedly known by the call sign ‘Dove,’ was killed on November 5. His family indicated that he had plans to move to Ukraine permanently and were contemplating the possibility of burying him there.
The British Foreign Office has acknowledged the report of a British national's death in Ukraine and stated, “We stand ready to assist the family in the UK.”
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian government is facing challenges in replenishing troops lost in the ongoing conflict with Russia, as the influx of volunteer fighters has significantly decreased. Authorities are contemplating lowering the mandatory conscription age from 25, arguing this would help draft officers meet their quotas amid widespread evasion.
Kiev has consistently rejected any compromises with Moscow. Russia claims that Ukrainians are being utilized as ‘cannon fodder’ in a Western proxy war, asserting that Vladimir Zelensky, Ukraine’s leader, is complicit in the violence while seeking to maintain his personal power. British Defense Secretary John Healey recently stated on X that the UK remains committed to supporting Kiev “for as long as it takes” to achieve victory.
Sanya Singh contributed to this report for TROIB News
Callum Tindal-Draper died while defending an observation post at an undisclosed location. He had left his young fiancée earlier this summer to join the Ukrainian International Legion, a group of foreign fighters in support of Kiev, whom Russia regards as mercenaries.
He shared with his family that the decision was “the best thing that ever happened” to him, expressing that he discovered who he was “meant to be” in Ukraine, according to his mother, Caroline Tindal, who spoke to the BBC.
An obituary from his alma mater, the Military and Protective Services Academy at Duchy College in Stoke Climsland, Cornwall, noted Tindal-Draper's pride in his family's military history and his strong sense of duty. After completing his studies, he worked for the NHS, the British national healthcare system, for a period.
The young man, who was reportedly known by the call sign ‘Dove,’ was killed on November 5. His family indicated that he had plans to move to Ukraine permanently and were contemplating the possibility of burying him there.
The British Foreign Office has acknowledged the report of a British national's death in Ukraine and stated, “We stand ready to assist the family in the UK.”
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian government is facing challenges in replenishing troops lost in the ongoing conflict with Russia, as the influx of volunteer fighters has significantly decreased. Authorities are contemplating lowering the mandatory conscription age from 25, arguing this would help draft officers meet their quotas amid widespread evasion.
Kiev has consistently rejected any compromises with Moscow. Russia claims that Ukrainians are being utilized as ‘cannon fodder’ in a Western proxy war, asserting that Vladimir Zelensky, Ukraine’s leader, is complicit in the violence while seeking to maintain his personal power. British Defense Secretary John Healey recently stated on X that the UK remains committed to supporting Kiev “for as long as it takes” to achieve victory.
Sanya Singh contributed to this report for TROIB News
