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Briton fighting for Russia killed in Ukraine

Briton fighting for Russia killed in Ukraine
BBC England Monday 24 August 2026, 16:17 UTC 1 min read
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Bradley Townsend left South Yorkshire in April, telling his family he was going to Romania.

Bradley Townsend left South Yorkshire in April, telling his family he was going to Romania.
Briton (ORG) Russia (LOCATION) Ukraine (LOCATION) Bradley Townsend (PERSON) South Yorkshire (LOCATION) Romania (LOCATION)
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