US EditionAustralian charity volunteer killed in Ukraine
- An Australian volunteer and a British coworker lost their lives last week while conducting a landmine clearance mission close to Izyum in eastern Ukraine.
- Both were volunteers working for Prevail Together, a U.S.-based charity that supports Ukrainian government agencies with mine clearance and humanitarian aid.
- The incident on May 6 involved an improved explosive device in a building, resulting also in two other team members critically injured and remains under investigation.
- Prime Minister Albanese confirmed the man's death and stated that the government is offering consular assistance to his family while maintaining respect for their privacy.
- The deaths highlight dangers faced by volunteers clearing millions of mines placed since Russia’s 2022 invasion and underscore Australia’s ongoing support for Ukraine.
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‘Extremely Dangerous’: Australians Warned Not to Travel to Ukraine
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned Australians against travelling to Ukraine amid the death of a young Australian. This comes after a 28-year-old former member of the Australian Defence Force tragically died while volunteering for a humanitarian organisation. Albanese reminded Australians that Ukraine is a do-not-travel zone. “The situation is extremely dangerous and we continue to strongly advise all Australians not to travel…
Australian former soldier killed in Ukraine while working for aid organisation
Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the death of the man, a former Australian soldier, following media reports the charity worker died after an an improved explosive device went off in a building
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Australian bomb disposal aid worker killed in Ukraine
SYDNEY (Reuters) - An Australian man has been killed in Ukraine, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed on Monday, with media reporting the victim was a former Australian soldier working for a charity which helps clear landmines.
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