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Czech Citizen Killed in Ukraine Combat, Fifth Fatality

11/28/2025

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Jirka Kotrla, a 27-year-old Czech citizen, died in combat near Izium in Kharkiv region of Ukraine.
His death is the fifth Czech fatality in the ongoing conflict.
Kotrla previously studied stone carving.
Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was aware of his case but did not provide further details.
Czechs who fight in Ukraine must obtain presidential permission, as serving in foreign armed forces without it is illegal.

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Jirka Kotrla, a 27-year-old Czech citizen, died in combat near Izium in Kharkiv region of Ukraine.
His death is the fifth Czech fatality in the ongoing conflict.
Kotrla previously studied stone carving.
Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was aware of his case but did not provide further details.
Czechs who fight in Ukraine must obtain presidential permission, as serving in foreign armed forces without it is illegal.