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Retired U.S. Special Forces soldier killed in Ukraine said he felt ‘compelled to come help’ | NBC News

A retired U.S. Army Special Forces soldier, Nicholas Maimer, who felt compelled to help Ukraine in its conflict against Russia, died in an artillery barrage.

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A retired U.S. Army Special Forces soldier, Nicholas Maimer, who felt compelled to help Ukraine in its conflict against Russia, died in an artillery barrage, emphasizing the need for U.S. support and highlighting the shared desires and principles between Ukrainians and Americans. 

Nicholas Maimer, a retired U.S. Army Special Forces soldier, died in an artillery attack in Bakhmut while working alongside the Ukrainians. In a February interview with NBC News, Maimer expressed his strong desire to help Ukraine, considering the conflict a clear violation of human rights and national sovereignty. He was training volunteers and helping Ukrainian officers develop training programs to overcome the Soviet-era military mentality. Maimer emphasized the need for U.S. support and believed it was crucial to take a stand against the existential threat posed by Russia. Maimer’s death was mentioned in a Telegram post by the commander of the private Russian military company Wagner Group, but the claims made could not be verified. The State Department spokesperson acknowledged Maimer’s reported death and called on Russia to respect the dead under the Geneva Convention. Maimer’s training was highly valued by the Ukrainians, and his commitment to the cause remained strong despite the diminishing number of Westerners involved. 

Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/retired-us-special-forces-soldier-nick-maimer-killed-ukraine-said-felt-rcna84877

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