List of Canadians killed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
At least 11 Canadian citizens have been confirmed to have been killed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Canada has the world's third-largest Ukrainian population behind Ukraine itself and Russia.[1]
List of fatalities
The following list contains 10 servicemen listed as killed among the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as one aid worker who was part of the International Legion but was in a non combat role:
Canadian nationals in the Armed Forces of Ukraine
| Date of death | Name | Age | Location of death |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2022 (2022-07-23) | Émile-Antoine Roy-Sirois | 31 | Siversk, Donetsk Oblast[2] |
| November 8, 2022 (2022-11-08) | Joseph Hildebrand | 33 | Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast[3] |
| January 16, 2023 (2023-01-16) | Grygorii Tsekhmistrenko | 28 | Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast[4] |
| April 26, 2023 (2023-04-26) | Kyle Ronald Porter | 27 | Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast[5] |
| April 26, 2023 (2023-04-26) | Cole Zelenco | 21 | Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast[6] |
| November 10, 2023 (2023-11-10) | Joshua Mayers | 34 | Klishchiivka, Donetsk Oblast[7] |
| November 13, 2023 (2023-11-13) | Austin Lathlin-Bercier | 25 | near Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast[8][9] |
| November 21, 2023 (2023-11-21) | Brad Stratford | 50 | Avdiivka, Donetsk Oblast[9][10] |
| February 27, 2024 (2024-02-27) | Alain Derasp | 50 | Unknown[11][12] |
| March 14, 2024 (2024-03-14) | Jean-François Ratel | 36 | Unknown[13][14] |
Volunteers
| Date of death | Name | Age | Location of death |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2023 (2023-09-10) | Anthony 'Tonko' Ihnat | 58 | Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast[15][16] |
References
- ^ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (2022-10-26). "Ethnic or cultural origin by gender and age: Canada, provinces and territories and census divisions". www150.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
- ^ Faucher, Olivier (2022-07-23). "Guerre en Ukraine: mort au combat "en héros"". Le Journal de Montréal. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
- ^ "Sask man killed defending Ukrainian city from Russian forces, family says". 8 November 2022.
- ^ "Canadian volunteer medic has died in Ukraine, family says". CBC.
- ^ "Calgary family confirms son killed in Ukraine during Russian attack". Calgary. 2023-05-02. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
- ^ "Two Canadians, including Calgary man, killed while fighting in Ukraine battle". Calgary Herald.
- ^ "Family mourns Edmonton paramedic killed while serving in Ukraine". Global News. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
- ^ "Manitoba family waits for return of son's body from Ukraine's front lines". CBC.
- ^ a b "Recent deaths of Canadian volunteer fighters in Ukraine illustrate brutality of new Russian offensive".
- ^ "North Vancouver man killed in combat fighting for Ukraine, says international legion". CBC.
- ^ "Sr. Alain Derasp 1974 2024". Carlsavard Funeraire Complex (in French).
- ^ "These Canadians made the ultimate sacrifice in Ukraine — in relative anonymity". Montreal Gazette. 27 April 2024.
- ^ "They report on the liquidation of the French-Canadian mercenary Jean-François Ratel, who was part of the Foreign Legion of the Ukrainian Armed Forces".
- ^ Caruso-Moro, Luca. "Canadian commander of volunteer fighter group dies in Ukraine". CTV News.
- ^ "Canadian aid volunnteer in Ukraine reportedly killed after Russian attack". CBC.
- ^ https://ukraineworld.org/en/articles/stories/story-115
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