Another citizen of the United States of America, Andrew Peters, died in the battle for Ukraine. The 28-year-old veteran of the American army fought in the International Legion.
According to CNN, Peters was originally from Marshfield, Wisconsin. The American died in the battle for Ukraine on February 16.
"We can confirm the deaths of US citizens in Ukraine. We are in touch with their respective families and are providing all possible consular assistance," the US State Department commented.
The deceased soldier's parents noted that he wanted to help the Ukrainian people fight and liberate their country. It is known that in 2014 he served in Afghanistan.
"Andrew had a strong sense of what was right and wrong. He felt the need to use his prior military combat skills to help the Ukrainian people fight and liberate their country. Andrew was extremely close to his fellow soldiers and was well-liked by everyone. We are all extremely proud of his bravery and selfless sacrifice," Andrew Peters' parents told WSAW-TV.
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, thousands of foreigners have come to the defense of Ukraine. The International Legion was officially formed, which included citizens from over 50 countries.
