Military verifying Ukraine report of Filipino killed fighting for RussiaUkrainian priests stand as mourners light flares during the funeral ceremony of Artur Vilchynskyi, a Ukrainian soldier of the "Barracuda" air reconnaissance unit who was recently killed in action in the Chernihiv region, at the National Military Memorial Cemetery near Kyiv on November 28, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines is trying to confirm reports that a Filipino was killed while fighting for Russia in Ukraine. The report says Patrick was serving in Russia's 283rd Regiment when he was killed during an assault near Novoselivka village. Ukraine's Defense Intelligence says data from Patrick's devices showed he got one week of training before being sent to fight. Ukrainian officials have said Russia is recruiting thousands of foreign nationals to fight in Ukraine, often through deception.

Source: Philippine Star January 27, 2026 10:54 UTC