Tributes to 'brave, strong' man killed in Ukraine
Ayrton Redfearn, a 23-year-old British man, was killed in the Donetsk region of Ukraine while supporting the Ukrainian army. His mother, Natasha, expressed her heartbreak and praised her son's bravery and strength. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is providing support to the family following his death.
- ▪Ayrton Redfearn died in action in Ukraine on May 9.
- ▪He had joined a specialist unit supporting the Ukrainian army in 2025.
- ▪His mother described him as beautiful, strong, and incredibly brave.
- ▪Redfearn was a former pupil at Churston Ferrers Grammar School and had enlisted in the RAF at 17.
- ▪He was due to receive a bravery award shortly before his death.
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Tributes to 'brave, strong' man killed in Ukraine47 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJohn Ayres,South WestandJulia Peet,South WestNatasha (Ayrton's mother)Ayrton Redfearn, 23, who died in the Donetsk region on 9 MayA British man has been killed in action in Ukraine.Ayrton Redfearn, 23, from south Devon died in the Donetsk region on 9 May after joining a specialist unit supporting the Ukrainian army in 2025, his mother has confirmed. His mother, who has asked to be known as Natasha, said she was "deeply heartbroken to share the news that my beautiful, strong and incredibly brave son was killed".The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) said: "We are supporting the family of a British national who has died in Ukraine, and are in contact with the Ukrainian…
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