An Irishman has been killed while fighting in Ukraine, his family has confirmed. Rory Mason, 23, from Dunboyne in Co Meath, died while fighting for Ukraine’s International Legion near the Russian border.
The Mason family learnt of his death from the Department of Foreign Affairs, which is providing consular assistance. The family said they are in contact with representatives of the International Legion for the Defence of Ukraine, for which he enlisted last March.
Mr Mason’s family said that information on his death is limited and their priority at this point is to repatriate his remains. His father Rob said: “Rory was a private young man of drive, purpose and conviction.
