US EditionBritish soldier killed operating drones on Ukraine front line
- British volunteer soldier Benjamin Leo Burgess, aged 33, was killed operating FPV drones on June 20, 2024, in Andreevka, Sumy region, Ukraine.
- He joined Ukraine's fight in 2022 motivated by a belief in Ukrainian freedom and served for approximately two years until his death.
- Burgess, formerly of the British Army and hailed as among the best drone pilots, participated in frontline operations including artillery targeting and bomb disposal.
- His funeral at Kyiv's main crematorium was attended by 40 family and friends, with British and Ukrainian flags draping his coffin as emotional tributes were left at Maidan Square.
- His death marked a significant loss for comrades who called him a hero, underscoring ongoing foreign volunteer contributions amidst the war in Ukraine.
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Brit drone fighter killed in Ukraine as comrades hug flag-draped coffin
A “HERO” Brit drone fighter was tragically killed defending Ukraine against the Russian occupation. Tributes are pouring in for Benjamin Leo Burgess, 33, who served on the frontline for three years and died in combat. East2WestBurgess, 33, from Portsmouth was killed in the war where he had fought for three years as a volunteer[/caption] East2WestUkraine has paid an emotional tribute to the hero fighter[/caption] East2WestBurgess’ coffin draped w…
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