British fighter in Ukraine found dead in ditch, hands tied behind back

A British soldier who was fighting for Ukraine in the ongoing war with Russia was mysteriously found dead in a body of water with his hands tied behind him. The soldier identified as Jordan Chadwick, age 31, hailing from Burnley in Lancashire Jordan had previously served as a Scots guard in the British Army from 2011 to 2015. The news of Jordan’s death deeply affected his family, especially his mother Brenda Chadwick, who affectionately referred to him as Joe. Ukraine facilitated the repatriation of Jordan’s body on August 7, with a UK inquest scheduled for February. Chadwick shared with the BBC that her son’s lifelong aspiration was to be a soldier, driven by his fervent desire to support freedom and aid others with his skills. She recalled how he departed the UK in early October 2022 to pursue this mission. However, on June 26, Chadwick received the heartbreaking news of her son’s demise from Lancashire Police, and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) also contacted her to convey the tragic news. In her words, “Despite our immense pride in his unyielding courage and determination, his passing has left us devastated. No words can adequately express the loss of such a young life - a son, brother, grandson, nephew, and uncle, cherished dearly.” An FCDO spokesperson affirmed, “We are providing support to the family of a British man who lost his life in Ukraine and maintaining communication with the local authorities.” This tragic incident follows the loss of another British volunteer, Sam Newey, age 22, who was killed in action while fighting in Ukraine. Sam had joined the conflict shortly after the RusBrsian invasion, serving on multiple frontlines. His brother, Dan Newey, paid tribute to him, describing Sam as an “exceptional man and a dedicated soldier.” Dan expressed his profound grief, stating, “I cannot find the words to describe the pain I am feeling. Equally, I cannot emphasize enough how proud I am of my younger brother. At just 21, he heeded the call and ventured to Ukraine to oppose Russian Imperialism.” He continued, “Sam, you sacrificed your life for people you had never met, displaying courage, integrity, and honor. You were not only my younger brother but also an outstanding individual, a dedicated soldier, and one of the bravest souls I have had the privilege of knowing. Thank you for being a part of my life for these 22 years. I will forever love you, my dear brother.”