British volunteer, 22, is killed fighting in Ukraine: Brother pays tribute to ‘exceptional man and a good soldier’

A British volunteer has been killed in action while fighting in Ukraine, his brother has announced.

Sam Newey left for Ukraine at the start of the Russian invasion, and had fought on several frontlines during his service in the war-torn country.

The 22-year-old was killed in action in Eastern Ukraine yesterday, his bother Dan Newey said as he paid tribute to him, calling him an ‘exceptional man and a good soldier’.

‘I cannot put into words how broken I feel,’ Dan wrote. ‘I also cannot emphasise how proud I am of my little brother.

‘He’d just turned 21 when he decided to answer the call and travel to Ukraine to push back against Russian Imperialism.’

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Sam Newey (pictured) had left for Ukraine at the start of the Russian invasion, and had fought on several frontlines during his service in the war-torn country

Sam’s brother Dan Newey (pictured together) paid tribute to the 22-year-old, calling him an ‘exceptional man and a good soldier’

Dan continued: ‘Sam you gave your life for people you never knew and acted with courage, morality and honour.

‘Not only are you my little brother, but you’re an exceptional man, a good soldier and one of the bravest people I ever had the privilege of knowing. Thank you so much for being part of my life for these 22 years. I love you always brother.’

As the news was announced, tributes poured out for Sam across social media, hailing him as a ‘hero’. 

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