Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAyrton Redfearn, a 23-year-old British man from Devon, was killed in action in Ukraine's Donetsk region on 9 May. His mother, Natasha, confirmed his death, stating her worst fear came true when police informed her on 11 May. Mr Redfearn had joined a specialist unit supporting the Ukrainian army in 2025, having previously been a Torquay Air Cadet and serving in the RAF. Natasha expressed gratitude for the tributes and support, highlighting her son's strength, bravery, and courage. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is supporting Mr Redfearn's family and reiterates its warning to British nationals about the high risks of fighting in Ukraine, including death, capture, or maltreatment. In fullBritish man, 23, killed in action in Ukraine after joining specialist unit supporting armyThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Ayrton Redfearn, 23, from south Devon, died in the Donetsk region on May 9 after joining a specialist unit supporting the Ukrainian army in 2025, his mother has confirmed

His mother said her worst fear came true when police knocked at her door

Ayrton Redfearn, 23, died in the Donetsk region on May 9, after joining a specialist unit supporting the Ukrainian army in 2025.

A 23-year-old British man fighting alongside Ukrainian forces has been killed in action in the eastern Donetsk region, the UK government confirmed.

A 23-year-old British volunteer, Ayrton Redfearn, was killed in action fighting for Ukraine in early May. — Ukrinform.

His mother said her worst fear came true when police knocked at her door

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAyrton Redfearn, a 23-year-old British man…