The devastated family of a British grandfather killed by a drone strike in Ukraine have spoken of their agonising 'limbo', unable to lay him to rest as his body remains with authorities in the war-torn country.
Peter Jewell, 69, a dedicated aid worker from Doncaster, South Yorkshire, was tragically killed on June 29th while driving a van delivering humanitarian supplies near the front lines.
His heartbroken son, Anthony Jewell, has described the family's torturous wait for answers and the inability to repatriate his father's body, which is being held by Ukrainian officials as part of an ongoing investigation into the incident.
"We're in limbo," Anthony stated. "We can't have a funeral, we can't have closure. We're just stuck, waiting for someone to tell us what's going to happen next."
Peter, a former coal merchant and professional driver, had been volunteering his time and skills in Ukraine for over a year, driven by a profound desire to help those affected by the conflict.
His family revealed that he had been due to return home to the UK just days after the fatal strike occurred, making the tragedy even more difficult to bear.
The Foreign Office has confirmed it is providing support to the Jewell family during this incredibly difficult time and is in contact with local authorities in Ukraine.
This incident highlights the immense dangers faced by humanitarian workers operating in active conflict zones, where the front lines can shift rapidly and without warning.
