Former U.S. Marine Killed In Ukraine: Report

Former U.S. Marine Killed While Volunteering in Ukraine

A former U.S. Marine, Cooper “Harris” Andrews, was tragically killed while evacuating civilians in war-torn eastern Ukraine. Andrews, 26, was hit by a mortar on or around April 19 while on the “Road of Life” in Bakhmuta. Andrews was volunteering with the Resistance Committee and joined the Foreign Legion in Ukraine, a group of foreign fighters helping the Ukrainian military, in November last year.

I’m very sad to say this, but one of the @PopularFront_ community has been killed fighting in Ukraine. Cooper ‘Harris’ Andrews, 26, was a long time PF supporter and part of our Discord. He was a former US Marine and lifelong leftist organiser. He was killed in Bakhmut. pic.twitter.com/ZdNIzRlXdw

— Jake Hanrahan (@Jake_Hanrahan) April 30, 2023

The State Department confirmed the death of a U.S. citizen in Ukraine on Monday without naming the individual. At least nine U.S. citizens volunteering to fight in Ukraine have died since the war began last year.

Support for Families of U.S. Citizens Who Die Overseas

The State Department provides support for legal representatives and families when U.S. citizens die overseas. This includes providing information on the disposition of remains and estates and issuing a consular death report.

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Warning Against Joining Foreign Fighters in Ukraine

The Biden administration has warned Americans against joining foreign fighters in the war between Russia and Ukraine. However, an unknown number of U.S. citizens have left American soil to support Kyiv, including former military members and others who volunteer with aid groups and human rights organizations.

Ukrainian Officials Reject Volunteers

At the start of the war, officials reported at least 6,000 people contacted the Ukrainian embassy in Washington for information about supporting Ukraine. Ukrainian officials rejected about half of the volunteers, citing criminal history, a lack of military experience, and other reasons deeming them unfit to serve.

Russian Casualties in Ukraine

According to The Daily Mail, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Monday that federal officials estimate Russia has suffered more than 100,000 casualties, including over 20,000 killed in action. Nearly half were allegedly Wagner soldiers from a private military group run by an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin.