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A BRITISH hurt locker hero has been killed in an explosion on Ukraine’s frontline.

Brave Chris Garrett, 40, was catastrophically wounded yesterday trying to clear minefields in Izyum, near Kharkiv.

Portrait of a British bomb disposal expert.
Chris Garrett was tragically killed on the frontline in UkraineCredit: Ian Whittaker – News Group Newspapers Ltd
British bomb disposal expert disarming a device.
Chris was injured on Tuesday near KharkivCredit: Ian Whittaker – News Group Newspapers Ltd
A British man clearing landmines in Ukraine.
Chris jetted off to Ukraine right after Russia’s invasion
British bomb disposal expert with a journalist.
Chris Garrett risked his life on the frontline since the beginning of the warCredit: Ian Whittaker – News Group Newspapers Ltd
Close-up of a man with a beard wearing sunglasses.
The last picture Chris posted on his Instagram joking about the ‘loss of his blond beard’Credit: Instagram / @bring_me_the_swampy

The bomb disposal expert – once dubbed public enemy number one by Russia, spent the war risking his life to help secure Ukraine’s path to victory.

Since Russia launched its invasion in February 2022, he committed himself to the task of detonating thousands of artillery shells and live ammunition left behind by Vladimir Putin’s withdrawing forces.

His friend and former war captive, Shaun Piner, stated: “It has been confirmed that two out of the three individuals who were critically injured have regrettably passed away.”

“I can confirm that Chris was among those who died. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families affected.

“We deeply appreciate all the support during this difficult time. 

“We will share further updates as soon as we coordinate with the investigation teams over the next 48hrs. 

“We can’t and will not comment during an ongoing investigation. Please be patient.”

Brave Chris, affectionately known as Swampy to his friends due to his former career as a tree surgeon, flew to Ukraine just four days after Russia’s failed invasion commenced on February 24.

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He was among the first into the massacred towns of Bucha and Irpin and worked round the clock in the wake of the Battle for Hostomel Airport at the start of the war.

The former tree surgeon, from the Isle of Man, was the chairman and founder of Prevail.

In an interview with The Sun in Mykolaiv he said: “I’m much more comfortable being on the front or close to it where I can switch off and just get on with the task.

“My job will be about preserving life, not taking it.

“Since the war started we’ve gone in after the fighting and blown up between 6-10 tonnes of artillery shells at a time every single day. 

“This time we’re pushing into a grey zone where there are more risks and we may end up helping to clear routes in or areas they’ve literally just moved into.

“In places like Bucha, Irpin, Hostomel and Kyiv, the volume of unexploded munitions was off the scale.

“I’ve never seen anything like it in my life.”

There are now 138 demining teams – well over 500 men – operating across Ukraine. 

A number of international companies and volunteers, including Brit ChrisGarrett and The Halo Trust, are also deployed.

Their work is vital to Ukraine and its war effort.

Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, a total of 76 people have been killed by mines in this region and a further 216 injured.

Eight sappers have also been killed and 40 more wounded trying to clear them.

A bomb disposal expert sits amidst a row of Russian munitions.
The 40-year-old Brit was previously sentenced to 14 and a half years in jail
British bomb disposal expert training Ukrainian personnel.
Chris says he has trained around 2,000 Ukrainian armed forces personnel
Man in camouflage standing next to a military vehicle.
Chris previously worked as a tree surgeon
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