Coroner Rules Daniel Burke Unlawfully Killed

Daniel Burke, a former British paratrooper from Manchester, was found unlawfully killed in Ukraine by someone he considered a comrade. Burke went missing in August 2023 in the Zaporizhzhia region while providing medical assistance and was later found dead with multiple gunshot wounds. An inquest at Manchester Coroner's Court revealed that Burke, who had previously formed a unit called the Dark Angels to evacuate the injured, was killed by a fellow fighter known by the nickname 'Jihadi Adam'. The coroner described Burke as having died 'with bravery and valour' but was tragically killed due to 'cowardice and dishonour'. Greater Manchester Police and Ukrainian authorities continue to investigate, with Burke's family still seeking answers and justice for his death. This incident highlights the complex and dangerous dynamics faced by foreign volunteers in conflict zones.