Briton killed in Ukraine made 'ultimate sacrifice' as family pays tribute to 'hero'

In a tribute posted on social media, the family of former paramedic Jonathan Shenkin said he died in December after enlisting in the Ukrainian army

The British man killed in Ukraine has been named father of two Jonathan Shenkin from Glasgow (

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A Briton who died in Ukraine has been described as someone who made the 'ultimate sacrifice' and a 'hero' by his family.

In a tribute posted on social media, the family of former paramedic Jonathan Shenkin said he died in December after enlisting in the Ukrainian army.

Mr. Shenkin, from Glasgow, is one of eight Britons known to have died fighting in Ukraine since the Russian invasion last year.

He "died a hero in an act of bravery as a paramedic" and is survived by a son and a daughter.

Born and raised in Glasgow, he lived in London and Malta before joining the Israeli army.

He is one of eight Britons known to have died in action (

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The tribute goes on to say that he went on to start his own security business which saw him operate in Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, Angola and many other parts of the world.

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His brother wrote in the tribute, "Throughout his life he was rewarded by helping others, whether through volunteer work, training for authorities, close protection or rescue."

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