American Navy SEALHe was nearly 4 years old when he went AWOL. Ukraine.
According to a U.S. Navy officer, TIMEDaniel Swift (Navy Special Warfare Operator First Class), died after suffering injuries from Russian forces.
“We can confirm the recent death of a U.S. citizen fighting in Ukraine,” a U.S. State Department statement said without confirming Swift’s identity. “We are in touch with his family and providing all possible consular assistance. Out of respect for the privacy of the family during this difficult time, we have nothing further to add.”
Swift was listed as an active deserter from March 11, 2019. He previously deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, and received three medals, according TIME. The AWOL Naval SEAL was last updated stationed in Coronado, California.
CBS News reports that Swift is one of at least eight Americans killed in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion. reported. Bryan Young and Luke Lucyszyn, both Americans were killed fighting invading Russian forces last summer in Eastern Ukraine.
Ned Price, spokesperson at the State Department warned Americans last March not to go to Ukraine and to try to get involved in fighting against Russia.
“U.S. citizens who travel to Ukraine — especially with the purpose of participating in fighting there — they face significant risks, including the very real risk of capture or death,”Prices not stated. “The United States, as you know, is not able to provide assistance to evacuate U.S. citizens from Ukraine, including those Americans who may decide to travel to Ukraine to participate in the ongoing war.”
Although President Joe Biden made clear that America will not send troops to Ukraine, his administration has yet to make this statement. IncreasedIt sent President Volodymyr Zilensky additional offensive weapons to show its support earlier in the month for European countries.
Biden’s administration declared that 50 Bradley Fighting Vehicles were being sent to Ukraine by the United States, along with long-range rocket and missile systems. The administration’s announcement came less than one month after Zelensky visited the White House and begged Congress for more aid.
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