The soldier was on leave without pay and was not on active duty at the time of their death.
abc.net.au/news/new-zealand-soldier-killed-ukraine-while-on-leave/101369042A New Zealand soldier on leave from the armed forces has reportedly been killed in Ukraine, the New Zealand Defence Force said on Wednesday.A New Zealand soldier has been killed in Ukraine while on unpaid leave, according to the NZDF
"At this early stage, there is still more information to be gathered in order to understand the circumstances fully."No further details have been made available, including whether the soldier was taking part in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia when they were killed. "I've been advised the NZ Army are supporting the soldier's family through this difficult time," he said.While the NZDF does not have soldiers deployed in Ukraine, it does have about 150 troops stationed in Britain helping to train Ukrainians in frontline combat.
New Zealand has supplied Ukraine with more than $NZ40 million worth of aid and financial support since the beginning of the conflict.
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