Canadian dies in battle while fighting with Ukrainian forces, government confirms – National | 24CA News

Global Affairs Canada says it’s conscious of the loss of life of a Canadian citizen after stories {that a} younger medical scholar combating with Ukrainian forces was killed in battle.

Due to privateness issues, no additional data could be disclosed, Global Affairs Canada stated in an e mail to Global News.

Multiple media stories say Grygorii Tsekhmistrenko died on Sunday close to the town of Bakhmut.

A buddy of Tsekhmistrenko’s spoke with The Canadian Press whereas on his option to meet the fighter’s household to assist make funeral preparations.

Adam Thiemann says he bought phrase from a soldier in Ukraine that Tsekhmistrenko was killed Sunday within the contested japanese Donetsk area, the place combating has raged for months.

Thiemann says he fought alongside Tsekhmistrenko for months as a part of the Ukrainian Foreign Legion.

He says the medic, a twin citizen, was a beloved member of his unit who studied tactical medication earlier than becoming a member of the Foreign Legion.

“He was just so happy to help. He’s not the medic who didn’t want to be there or will take a shortcut,” he stated.

Jack Frye, a buddy who additionally fought alongside Tsekhmistrenko, stated the medic returned to Ukraine when the conflict began.

“He was one of the more gentle and kindest people I’ve met. He lived and breathed doing what was right and helping others,” he stated in an e mail change.

“Everyone loved Greg. I am glad I had the privilege to be his friend, and fight alongside him.”

— With information from Global’s Heidi Lee

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