Overview

• Christopher Garrett, a British bomb disposal expert and co-founder of Prevail, was killed on May 6 near Izyum, Ukraine, while clearing landmines.
• The explosion also claimed the life of an Australian colleague and injured a third individual, with an investigation into the incident ongoing.
• Prevail, the demining charity Garrett co-founded, has pledged to continue its humanitarian work despite the loss of its co-founder.
• A memorial fundraiser launched in Garrett’s honor has raised over $10,000 within a day to support his family and cover funeral costs.
• The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is providing support to Garrett’s family and coordinating with Ukrainian authorities.