Death of Filipino in Russia-Ukraine war sparks fears of forced recruitment

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Jeoffrey MaitemJanuary 28, 2026 at 09:55 AM

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The death of a Filipino man, identified as John Patrick, while fighting with Russian forces in Ukraine has triggered concerns in the Philippines about potential forced recruitment. Ukrainian intelligence identified Patrick's body among Russian troops killed near Novoselivka in the Donetsk region. Recovered data suggests Patrick underwent minimal training before being deployed to the front lines and may have been motivated by financial incentives. The discovery marks the first documented case of a Filipino casualty in the conflict fighting for Russia. The incident has prompted calls for compensation from Moscow and raised fears about Filipinos being coerced into fighting in the war.

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Zaporizhzhia 30% Novoselivka 40% Ukraine’s intelligence operations 40% Kyiv 50% Donetsk region 50% Russian forces 60% Philippines 70% Russia 80% Ukraine ×480% John Patrick ×490%

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