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Spaniard Killed in Ukraine During Rescue Operation, Local Officials Confirm

Villapalacios authorities told RTVE he died Saturday while helping recover wounded with Ukrainian forces.

Overview

  • The victim was identified as Juan Luis Amador Matías, a native of Villapalacios in the Spanish province of Albacete.
  • Local officials said he was working with the Ukrainian Army on recovery of wounded personnel at the time of the attack.
  • Spanish media report that the fatal fire came from a Russian drone, a detail not independently confirmed in the coverage provided.
  • The death occurred on Saturday, according to the confirmation relayed to RTVE by the Villapalacios deputy mayor.
  • Paco Núñez, the regional leader of Spain’s Partido Popular, offered condolences and praised his service in messages posted on social media.