The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) reported this Wednesday that will provide the necessary assistance to the relatives of Mexican Carlos Jesús González Mendozawho was killed in the latest airstrike launched by Moscow in its war against Ukraine.
Through a statementthe department headed by Alicia Bárcena confirmed the death of the Mexican and denied that the deceased was part of the Mexican Armed Forces.
“The Mexican embassy in Ukraine confirmed with the local authorities the death of the compatriot, After establishing contact with Mr. González Mendoza’s mother, likewise, It was confirmed that he was not part of the Mexican Armed Forces,” the SRE statement said.
It was also stated that The diplomatic representation will support the family of the deceased in carrying out the necessary procedures for the recovery of the body and its eventual transfer to our country.
“The SRE expresses its condolences for the unfortunate death of Carlos Jesús González Mendoza and sends its deepest condolences to his family,” the federal agency added.
Carlos Mendoza traveled to Ukraine to join the so-called International Legion of the Ukrainian army to fight against Russia.
The news of his death transcended first in a Telegram channel dedicated to sharing information Of the agents killed by the Russian Armed Forces, the preliminary report established that Carlos Mendoza arrived in Ukraine just last July.
The channel included links to the young man’s various social networks, where he supposedly presented himself as an “experienced killer.”
According to reports shared a few months ago by the Russian Embassy in Mexico, Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukrainian territory until March 14, 2024, the arrival of at least eight Mexicans was recorded, who arrived in response to the call of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
On Monday, Russia launched its largest airstrike on Ukraine since the war began, according to the head of the Ukrainian air force.
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At least seven people were killed, including Carlos Mendoza, and dozens more were injured when Russian forces launched hundreds of missiles and drones against more than half of Ukraine’s regions.
The attack targeted power infrastructure, causing widespread blackouts. The government declared a national airstrike alert and ordered people to seek shelter.