On Monday, April 25, 22-year-old American Willy Kansel died in Ukraine. He became the first US citizen to die for Ukraine on the battlefield. CNN.
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The former Tennessee Marine came to fight in Ukraine, signing a contract with a private military firm, his mother, Rebecca Cabrera, said.
“He wanted to go there [в Украину]because he believed in what the Ukrainians are fighting for and wanted to be a part of it, wanted to help extinguish the conflict there so that it would not spill over here, and so that America would not have to bring more of its soldiers to it, “the woman said.
Before coming to Ukraine, Cancel served as a prison guard and thought about becoming a police officer or a fireman.
On March 12, he arrived in Poland and almost immediately was transported across the border to Ukraine as part of a unit where there were other foreigners.
Willie Kansel’s widow Brittany stayed with her 7-month-old son.
White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki expressed condolences to the Kensell family on Friday, warning Americans against traveling to Ukraine for any reason.
The death of the military was also commented on by the head of the White House, Joe Biden. “It’s very sad. He left a small child,” the president said.
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