Irish man killed fighting Russian forces in Ukraine

Irish man killed fighting Russian forces in Ukraine

Finbar Cafferkey, a native of Achill Island, Co. Mayo, was a military volunteer with previous combat experience in Syria. Photo: shelltosea.com

An Irish man in his 40s has been killed while battling Russian forces in eastern Ukraine, his family confirmed on Thursday.

Finbar Cafferkey, a native of Achill Island, Co. Mayo, was a military volunteer with previous combat experience in Syria where he assisted Kurdish militia in their battle against ISIS. He recently travelled to Ukraine to assist local forces there.

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