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Philippines verifying report Filipino 'mercenary,' a Russian recruit, died in Ukraine

The Armed Forces of the Philippines is verifying a report of a Filipino killed while fighting for Russia, highlighting concerns over foreign recruitment in the Ukraine conflict.

  • The Armed Forces of the Philippines is investigating reports of a Filipino named John Patrick who was allegedly killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine, according to Francel Margareth Padilla from the AFP.
  • Ukraine's Defense Intelligence reported that John Patrick was serving in Russia's 283rd Regiment when he was killed in an assault near Novoselivka village.
  • Padilla emphasized that the military will only release verified information, stating, 'As a matter of policy, we deal in confirmed facts — not unverified claims.'
  • The report has raised concerns about Russia recruiting foreign nationals, with Ukrainian officials warning against such practices that often involve deception or coercion.
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Ukrainian military intelligence reported the case of a Filipino man serving in the Russian army sent to the front after a week of training and left for death

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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Tuesday that they are verifying information that a Filipino was killed in Ukraine while fighting for Russian troops.

·Quezon City, Philippines
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lindependant.fr broke the news in on Monday, January 26, 2026.
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