BUDAPEST, Hungary — A 21-year-old Hungarian citizen, Aser Benjamin, lost his life in May while fighting in Ukraine. Benjamin, who was a former member of the Hungarian Defense Forces, made the decision in 2023 to join the Ukrainian front lines. Unofficial sources, along with his father in Canada, confirmed his death.
Young Volunteer Remembered in Ukraine
A former Hungarian soldier died fighting in Ukraine.
Who was Aser Benjamin and how did he die? Aser Benjamin, 21, was a Hungarian citizen who volunteered to fight in Ukraine in 2023. His death was confirmed by unofficial sources and his father. He was remembered in Kyiv with a Hungarian inscription.
Benjamin’s father shared that his son had gone out with friends in the spring of 2023 and never returned. He later learned his son had joined the Ukrainian army. The father also noted that Benjamin faced criminal proceedings in Hungary for not reporting for duty as a contractual soldier.
Raised with autism spectrum disorder, Benjamin had a childhood fascination with military matters. His father believes his son’s departure to Ukraine stemmed from an inability to pursue his desired profession at home and a commitment to Ukraine’s freedom.
Benjamin was honored in the Ukrainian press with a portrait and recognition for his voluntary service. His father established the Aser Benjamin Memorial Foundation to honor his son’s memory.
The father emphasized how his son’s actions united Hungary and Ukraine, along with their respective communities. Benjamin rests in Ukraine, a request made by his father, who has initiated fundraising to cover related costs.
Benjamin’s decision to fight in Ukraine also led to criminal proceedings against him in Hungary for failing to report for his contractual military service.
