An Australian man believed to be assisting in the ongoing war effort against Russian forces has been killed in Ukraine.
Key points:
- According to a tribute posted on Facebook, Mr O'Neill was assisting driving wounded and injured from the frontline in Ukraine
- DFAT says his family has been contacted and are being provided consular assistance
- He had three children and a family mostly based in Tasmania
Michael O'Neill, 47, was believed to be in Ukraine helping the country with humanitarian aid when he was wounded and killed.
Mr O'Neill leaves behind three children and a family based mostly in Tasmania.
A Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) spokesperson says the family of Mr O'Neill has been contacted.
"DFAT is providing consular assistance to the family of an Australian killed in Ukraine. For privacy reasons we are unable to provide further information," the spokesperson said.
