“Died for freedom in Ukraine and all Europe”: Lithuanian volunteer killed in combat
A 20-year-old Lithuanian volunteer Tomas Valentėlis died fighting in eastern Ukraine and was honored during a memorial service in Kyiv’s Independence Square on 16 April.
His decision to join Ukraine’s defense forces came in response to international calls for support amid the ongoing Russian aggression.
The International Legion, established by the Ukrainian government shortly after the full-scale invasion began in February 2022, is a volunteer military unit comprising of foreign nationals who want to help Ukraine defend against Russia.
Meanwhile, Russia also recruits foreign nationals for fighting in Ukraine, particularly from countries such as North Korea, China, and India.
Valentėlis, who had served with Ukraine’s International Legion for less than six months, was killed on 13 March during his first combat mission near Kupiansk in Kharkiv Oblast, according to LRT.
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