Russian Activist Ildar Dadin Killed Fighting for Ukraine in Kharkiv
Dadin, known for his anti-Kremlin protests, joined Ukrainian forces to oppose Putin's regime.
- Ildar Dadin, a prominent Russian opposition activist, was killed in combat in the Kharkiv region while fighting for Ukraine.
- Dadin was the first person prosecuted under Russia's 2014 law against repeat protests, serving two and a half years in prison.
- He joined the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Freedom of Russia Legion, composed mainly of Russian nationals opposing Putin.
- His death was confirmed by multiple sources, including former Russian MP Ilya Ponomarev and Ukrainian media.
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