Ukraine Today .org received a special request by Ty Jone’s widow, Anna Jones, to donate to her GoFundMe efforts for the family

December 22, 2025vethEdit

American volunteers Ty Wingate Jones and Brian Zuckerl died in the fighting for Ukraine

In early December, International Legion servicemen, US citizens Ty Wingate Jones and Brian Zuckerl, were killed while performing a combat mission in the war in Ukraine.

This was reported on social networks by the International Legion of the Ministry of Defense and written by Newsweek ,  Censor.NET reports .

What is known

• Ty Wingate Jones and Brian Zuckerl served in the Legion under the command of the Ukrainian Military Intelligence Service (GUR). Family members separately confirmed the deaths of the servicemen on social media.
• Zakerl, 29, is survived by his wife and two children, while Jones is survived by his pregnant wife.

“We are all deeply saddened, but very proud,” Michael Zuckerl, who called Brian his nephew, wrote in a Facebook post.

He said on December 5 that Brian “died in action a few days ago” at the age of 29, adding that his wife Kim and two children are in Kyiv, “waiting for conditions that will allow his body to be removed from the battlefield.” 

Amber Jones, Ty’s sister, said her brother was killed when a Russian drone struck the medical armored personnel carrier he was in. He died on December 3.

Here is Anna Jones’ letter to Ukraine Today .org:

My name is Anna Jones, and I am the widow of Ty Wingate Jones, who was featured in your article about his service and death in Ukraine. This was back in December 2025 and I didn’t know until today that articles were written about my husband.

First, I want to sincerely thank you for recognizing Ty and telling part of his story. It means a great deal to our family that his sacrifice has not been forgotten.

I am writing with a small request. We have created a verified GoFundMe to help with our family.

If possible, would you consider updating your article to include a link to our GoFundMe?

GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-tys-family-after-his-sacrifice?utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&ts=1785974302&utm_source=native_options

I understand if this isn’t possible due to your editorial policies, but I wanted to ask. Thank you again for honoring Ty’s memory and for taking the time to read my message.

With gratitude,

Anna Jones

Widow of Ty Wingate Jones

Please consider donating to Ty Jones’ GoFundMe efforts here:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-tys-family-after-his-sacrifice?utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&ts=1785974302&utm_source=native_options

How many Americans died in the Russian-Ukrainian war?

In total, at least 92 US citizens have died at the front since the start of the Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the total number of American volunteers in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine may reach several thousand. 

Джерело: https://censor.net/ua/n3591891

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