London cab driver turned combat medic Peter Fouché killed on the frontline in Ukraine

A London cab driver turned combat medic who “was actively involved in saving more than 200 wounded Ukrainian soldiers” has been killed on the frontline.

Peter Fouché, from Fulham, co-founded the Project Konstantin charity which provides essential supplies such as vehicles, drones, uniforms and food to soldiers in Ukraine.

The charity announced on Sunday that Mr Fouché had been killed, describing his death as “the kind of nightmare where you wish you could wake up”.

A statement from the charity said: “There are no words that can do Pete’s life justice. No words or phrases that could ever encapsulate how much he meant to all of us.

“Pete's unwavering dedication, endless compassion, and relentless commitment to Ukraine and her people have left an everlasting impact on the countless lives he touched.

“His heroism knew no bounds. He was actively involved in saving more than 200 wounded Ukrainian soldiers, evacuating civilians from the most dangerous frontline cities, as well as bringing humanitarian aid to people in those towns and cities.”

Mr Fouché, said to have been 49, had been actively involved in Ukraine since March 2022, having been motivated by harrowing footage of parents losing their children in Russian attacks, according to the charity’s website.

After the charity’s co-founder Tetyana Millard died Mr Fouché joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) as a combat medic.

He used to work as a cab driver for private hire company Addison Lee after moving from South Africa to London, Metro reports.

Before that, he worked as a South African Flying Squad sniper.

The  Project Konstantin statement added: “Pete’s bravery and selflessness in the face of danger were nothing short of extraordinary, and his actions will forever be etched in our hearts.

“Pete was more than a leader; he was a beacon of hope, a true hero, and a friend to all.

“His wisdom, compassion, and faith in God inspired us every day.”

A Foreign Office spokesperson said: “We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Ukraine and are in contact with the local authorities."