Ukraine pays moving tribute to British war hero Jordan Gatley after he was killed fighting Russian troops

UKRAINE’S top brass have paid a moving tribute to British war hero Jordan Gatley after he was killed fighting Russian troops. Jordan, 25, was shot dead during the intense battle for the city of Severodonetsk. Ukraine’s top brass paid a moving tribute to British war hero Jordan Gatley, who was shot dead during the intense battle for the city of SeverodonetskNot known, clear with picture desk He had been part of a heroic force engaged in street-by-street combat to defend the city, just 50 miles from the Russian border and described by President Zelensky as crucial for the future of eastern Ukraine. Jordan left the 3rd Battalion the Rifles in March and joined the Foreign Legion within weeks of it being set, one of thousands of recruits from more than 50 countries who flocked to Ukraine to help defeat Putin. His devastated family, of Sandbach, Cheshire, were told of his death last week. The Legion yesterday paid its own tribute to the heroic warrior. Read More on Ukraine SICKLY VLAD Putin seen SHAKING uncontrollably & legs repeatedly buckle during speech RUNNING OUT Kit-starved Russians bomb Ukraine with grenades ­held in coffee cups by drones Spokesman Corporal Damien Magrou said: “Jordan made the ultimate sacrifice defending Ukraine, her sovereignty and freedom. Jordan will forever be a hero of Ukraine and the Legion. We thank Jordan for his service and selfless sacrifice.” Jordan’s dad Dean said his son left the British Army “to continue his career as a soldier in other areas”. Most read in News KILLER CRASH 3 killed after van 'driving wrong way' crashes into taxi as boy, 15, arrested PAEDO MISS CAGED Mum-of-two teacher who abused pupils aged 11 and 12, sobs as she's jailed 'SO CONFUSED' I caught 8 Americans in my Glasgow garden - what happened next was crazy 'HIM OR ME' Prince William 'threatened ultimatum over Prince Andrew's return to public eye' DEFCON-ONE Russia warns Europe will ‘disappear’ in WW3 if West sends missiles to Ukraine SWINGING IT Shocking moment 2 men trade blows in poolside punch-up at family holiday resort Dean added: “The war against Europe had begun so, after careful consideration, he went to the Ukraine to help. He made a massive difference to many people’s lives. He truly was a hero.” The Foreign Office said it was “supporting the family of a British man who died in Ukraine”. Read More on The Sun CARD SHARP Nationwide debit card warning as thousands of customers are sent faulty cards GREEN WITH ENVY Fashion fans go wild for Asda’s green skirt that’s perfect for summer Jordan is the second British veteran known to have died in Ukraine. Commando and dad-of-two Scott Sibley, 36, was killed defending the city of Mykolaiv in April.