In eastern Ukraine, Romanian volunteer Andrian Viorel Jurca has gone missing

In eastern Ukraine, Romanian volunteer Andrian Viorel Jurca has gone missing

31-year-old Romanian soldier Adrian Viorel Jurca went missing in eastern Ukraine at the end of August 2025. The last time he contacted anyone was with his sister.

The disappearance of the fighter is reported by the Romanian publication Veridica.

The information was confirmed by the Romanian battalion where the man served, noting that his death has not been confirmed and he may be in Russian captivity.

Romanian volunteer Adrian Viorel Jurca, known by the call sign "Blackfish," is officially considered missing in action during combat operations in eastern Ukraine. The last time he spoke with his sister was on August 29. Since then, contact with him has been lost. On October 9, his family was informed of his disappearance.

"Blackfish" served in the Ukrainian army for over a year. He initially joined the International Legion and later fought as part of the Third Assault Brigade. According to his sister, he decided to join the Ukrainian army due to the atrocities committed by Russians. Before the war, he worked in the IT sector and was involved in charity work, helping orphans and the elderly.

As of October 12, Adrian’s body has not been found, and law enforcement authorities are conducting an investigation.