Ukraine: Scot Jordan Maclachlan killed on frontline

A Scot has been killed whereas serving as a medic with the Ukrainian military, his household has stated.

Jordan Maclachlan, 26, from Ardnamurchan, volunteered to assist Ukraine after Russia’s invasion in February 2022.

His household stated he died on Friday whereas serving on the frontline.

In a press release, they stated: “Jordan at all times believed that he was making a distinction and we’re all so happy with him serving to others.”

Mr Maclachlan’s household stated he joined Ukraine’s military quickly after volunteering three years in the past.

They stated: “We’re ready for additional data from the International Workplace as data could be very restricted.

“Jordan was a fun-loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and a buddy to many and shall be drastically missed by all who knew him.”

The household requested for privateness at a tough time.

A International, Commonwealth and Growth Workplace spokesperson stated: “We’re supporting the household of a British man who died in Ukraine and are involved with the native authorities.”

The FCDO advises against all travel to certain parts of Ukraine and all however important journey to different areas of the nation.

Numerous Scots have made the perilous journey because the Russian invasion was launched on 24 February 2022.

Six months later a mechanic from Biggar, South Lanarkshire, who joined the fight against Russia, was hailed as a hero in his adopted nation.

Adam Ennis, 35, left his storage enterprise to hitch the worldwide legion, with simply primary coaching he gained from a cadet scheme at college.

However in December 2022 one other volunteer, Jonathan Shenkin, from Glasgow, was killed in Ukraine.

A household tribute on social media stated Mr Shenkin, 45, “died as a hero in an act of bravery as a paramedic”.