A New Zealand Defence Force member on leave is said to have been slain in Ukraine.
According to the Defence Force, the soldier was on leave without pay at the time and was not on active duty with the NZDF.
At this early stage, more information must be obtained in order to properly comprehend the situation.
The New Zealand Army will work closely with the soldier’s family to provide assistance at this difficult time.
The NZDF did not specify if the soldier was involved in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Defence Minister Peeni Henare extended condolences to the soldiers’ families and said he knew the New Zealand Army was assisting them.
A New Zealand soldier was reportedly slain in Ukraine while on leave.
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