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US Marine and Iraq war vet who volunteered to fight for Ukraine killed by a Russian drone strike

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Last updated: May 27, 2025 10:28 am
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US Marine Killed in Russian Drone Strike in Ukraine

A US Marine, Johnathan A. Pebley, who had previously fought in Iraq and voluntarily deployed to Ukraine, was tragically killed in a Russian drone strike during a dangerous mission near the frontlines in Eastern Europe. His father, Mark Pebley, confirmed the devastating news, expressing profound sorrow for the loss of his son.

Johnathan, aged 39 and known by his call sign Mayhem, had joined Ukrainian troops in August and was serving as a team leader of the Delta Knights, a Foreign Legion squad comprising Americans, Poles, Brits, and individuals from Scandinavian countries. His father revealed that the recent large-scale drone attack by Russia, which claimed his son’s life, primarily targeted civilians, prompting global outrage and condemnation.

Mark Pebley, himself a former Air Force member, emphasized the need for international intervention to halt the atrocities being committed in Ukraine. He refrained from disclosing the exact date of his son’s death to protect the safety of remaining team members actively engaged in combat.

Johnathan, born on a German Air Force base but raised in Wakefield, Mass., enlisted in the Marines shortly after high school. Despite initially believing in the mission, his perspective shifted following his second combat tour, where he witnessed events that challenged his convictions.

In a poignant February interview with Task & Purpose, Johnathan expressed his renewed sense of purpose in fighting for the Ukrainian people. He described feeling at home and finding clarity in his mission after joining the Foreign Legion last year.

Mark recalled his last conversation with Johnathan, highlighting his son’s unwavering commitment to standing up for the underdog and opposing bullies. Johnathan’s decision to leave behind a comfortable life in America, where he was pursuing a career as a firefighter and EMT, in favor of defending a nation facing aggression resonated with his core values.

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Johnathan’s poignant text message to his father in January, acknowledging the risks involved in the mission but affirming his belief in its importance, encapsulated his dedication and sense of duty. Despite the inherent dangers, he considered his service in Ukraine as the most meaningful and fulfilling endeavor of his life.

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