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Aussie Warrior Falls in Ukraine Battle
1 Jan
Summary
- Australian Russell Allan Wilson reportedly died in Ukraine on December 12.
- He was fighting on his final mission before a scheduled wedding.
- Australian authorities are seeking confirmation and assisting his family.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is seeking to confirm the reported death of Russell Allan Wilson, an Australian citizen who died in Ukraine on December 12. Social media posts suggest Wilson perished during his final mission in the Donetsk region, just weeks before he was due to marry.
Friends have lauded Wilson's bravery, with one US army veteran stating he "gave his life so others could keep theirs" and that "Ukraine is freer today because of him." Wilson is believed to have served in the Australian military and had been in Ukraine since 2023.
Australian authorities are in contact with Wilson's family and have reiterated their travel advisory against visiting Ukraine. At least eight Australians are thought to have died fighting in Ukraine since Russia's invasion began in 2022.
