Zelensky hails James Wilton, 18, a ‘hero’ as he pays tribute to Brit lad killed on first combat mission in Ukraine

PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelensky has supplied a heartfelt tribute to the British volunteer killed on his first fight mission in Ukraine.

The Solar informed yesterday how James Wilton, 18, grew to become the youngest Brit sufferer when focused by Russian drones.

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The Ukrainian chief hailed James as a “heroic individual” who’s ceaselessly “in our hearts”.

In a private message to James’s mother and father, he stated: “Thanks for citing such a person.”

Mr Zelensky added on the Piers Morgan Uncensored present: “Your boy gave his life, probably the most treasured factor he had.

“It’s an important sorrow and I need you to know we recognize it a lot.

“He positively is in our hearts, a heroic individual.”

Zelensky continued: “Irrespective of the place he comes from, he positively is in our hearts, in Ukrainian hearts and British hearts.

“That could be a heroic individual. It’s essential to talk of it then it stays within the reminiscence.

“All of us talk about him with nice, nice honour, and with ache. Thanks for citing such a person.”

Piers replied: “Effectively, thanks on your very variety phrases, it is going to imply lots to his household and pals I’m positive.”

James, of Huddersfield, died minutes into an infantry mission to resupply japanese entrance troops.