British ex-soldier ‘killed fighting on front line in Ukraine’ as devastated family hail him as ‘truly a hero’

A BRIT ex-soldier has been shot dead fighting on the front line in Ukraine, his family say. Jordan Gatley, who left the British Army in March, has been hailed as “truly a hero” after he was reportedly killed in the city of Severodonetsk. FacebookFormer Brit soldier Jordan Gatley has reportedly been killed in Ukraine[/caption] FacebookDevastated Dean Gatley has hailed him a ‘hero’ after he was shot on the front line[/caption] Heartbroken Dean Gatley, from Derbyshire, said Jordan went to Ukraine after “careful consideration” after Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin sent his troops in. Dean shared an emotional tribute from the family on Facebook to confirm the tragic news. He wrote: “I didn’t think that Id ever use social media in this way but Sally, Adam and I would like to share some family news with all our friends, but there are just too many people to contact. “Yesterday (10/06/22) we received the devastating news that our son, Jordan, has been shot and killed in the city of Severodonetsk, Ukraine. Read more from Ukraine SAVE OUR SHAUN Family of Brit facing firing squad in Ukraine want prisoner swap to save him 'SHARP SICKNESS' Putin told to not appear publicly after being hit with medical emergency “Jordan left the British Army in March this year to continue his career as a soldier in other areas. “The war against Europe had begun so, after careful consideration, he went to the Ukraine to help.” Dean said the family has received “several messages” from his team praising his “wealth of knowledge, his skills as a soldier and his love of his job”. He added: “His team say they all loved him, as did we, and he made a massive difference to many people’s lives, not only soldiering, but also by training the Ukrainian forces. Most read in The Sun soap drama British Soap Awards shock as Emmerdale & EastEnders beat Coronation Street double trouble EastEnders Danielle Harold and Corrie’s Sally Carman wear SAME jumpsuit HONEYGLOOM Andy Carroll & Billi Mucklow look glum on honeymoon after stag do snap MIKE DROPPED Man Utd legend Mike Phelan 'to be dumped from coaching staff by Erik ten Hag' OH TOT I was a lobster-eating millionaire at 6, now I'm 15 you'll be stunned by my wealth netflix versus reality Love Island fans think Davide is twins with massive Netflix star “Jordan and his team were so proud of the work they were doing and he often told me that the missions they were going on were dangerous, but necessary. “He loved his job and we are so proud of him. He truly was a hero and will forever be in our hearts.” Jordan’s pal Stacey also shared a tribute on Twitter. She wrote: “Rest in peace Jordan Gatley. You risked your own life to help in Ukraine, will cherish our memories and laughters.”