A former British soldier has been shot and killed after travelling to Ukraine, his family has announced. Jordan Gatley was described as a “hero” who will “forever be in our hearts”. by his father in a post on social media.
Dean Gatley said his son had left the British Army in March “to continue his career as a soldier in other areas”. He went to Ukraine following its invasion by Russia to help with the war effort “after careful consideration”, his father said.
Mr Gatley said his son had been shot and killed in the city of Severodonetsk, in eastern Ukraine. The family received the “devastating” news of his death on Friday, he said.
