Body of New Zealander killed in Ukraine remains missing

Friday 30 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 30 May 2025, 9:29pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Vasyl Myroshnychenko

The body of 26-year-old Shan-Le Kearns, who was reportedly killed while fighting in Ukraine, has not yet been located. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon described the death as a tragedy, while the Ukrainian Ambassador stated the nation will not forget him.

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1. 1NewsFri 30 May 2025, 5:58pm

   Body of Kiwi killed in Ukraine has not been located, says ambassador (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 30 May 2025, 9:29pm

   ‘We will never forget him’: Ambassador mourns Kiwi reportedly killed in Ukraine (opens in new tab)