Global Affairs says two more Canadians have died fighting for Ukraine in Russia war

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MONTREAL — A military unit of foreign fighters in the Ukrainian war had taken up covert missions against Russia when its Canadian commander was killed, says a researcher who studies war in the former Soviet Union.

Jean-François Ratelle, who led the Norman Brigade under the nom de guerre Hrulf, was one of two Canadians to die within the past month fighting for Ukraine.

Another Quebecer, Alain Derasp, 49, died in Ukraine on Feb. 27, an obituary said, describing him as a veteran of the Canadian Forces Royal 22nd Regiment and a father of four. The infantry is a brotherhood, Fortier said, adding that the sudden loss of Derasp is painful for the soldiers he served with. The Department of National Defence said it has records of someone named Jean-François Ratelle who served as an artilleryman for three years. A friend said he had later joined the French Foreign Legion, and in pictures posted on social media after his death, he is seen wearing the uniform of the famed French military corps. The French military did not respond to a request for comment.

 

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