'Devoted' Brit medic voluneering in Ukraine dies on Christmas Eve

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A British woman who died as a combat medic in Ukraine “devoted her life to helping others”, her family said. Katherine Mielniczuk went to Ukraine after Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, determined to use her medical skills to help those in need.The 26-year-old, who graduated in chemistry at the University of Bristol, spent almost two years risking her life to provide medical supplies and emergency care to injured Ukrainian and foreign fighters, travelling to the most volatile stretches of the frontline and earning herself the nickname “Apache”.She died in the early hours of Christmas Eve in eastern Ukraine, her family said on Friday.

Her death is not being treated as suspicious, they said.Ms Mielniczuk was an “inspiration in resilience and grace” and the “kindest and most selfless person one could hope to meet”, her family said.

An online fundraiser has so far raised almost £3,000 of £10,000 to repatriate Ms Mielniczuk, also known as Kasia, to the UK.Her family said: “It is impossible to truly convey what an incredible woman Katherine was or how deeply and widely she was loved and will be missed.

Kasia is gone, but the endless warmth, love and grace she brought to the world will never be lost”.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers,