By James Simons-
A British national has been killed while volunteering as a medic in Ukraine.
Craig Mackintosh, from Thetford in Norfolk, died “in the line of duty” on 24 August, his sister Lorna Mackintosh said. He was shot as he attempted to get an injured soldier from a vehicle that had been in
Writing on the fundraising page, Mackintosh said: “Our brother bravely volunteered to go to [Ukraine] as a medic to help save lives in this war torn country.
“This selfless man is currently stranded in a morgue in Ukraine and there is no help to get him home.”
She said it would cost about £4,000 to return his body to the UK.
“He gave his life to save others and he needs to come back home to have the service he deserves. A true hero’s service surrounded by his family and friends. Please, please help to bring our hero home.”
The GoFundMe page on Thursday had exceeded its target, raising £5,640.
Mackintosh, a 48-year-old landscape gardener, was killed by Russian troops while out on patrol when his squad was ambushed near the city of Kharkiv, according to reports.
The GoFundMe set up to bring his body home she revealed that he had been killed in Ukraine on 24 August.
“Please help us bring this war hero home,” Ms Mackintosh wrote.
“Our brother bravely volunteered to go to (Ukraine) as a medic to help save lives in this war torn country.
“In the line of duty, helping others he lost his life. This selfless man is currently stranded in a morgue in Ukraine and there is no help to get him home.”
She said it would cost around £4,000 to bring his body back to the UK.
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“We have spoken to an international funeral provider and it’s going to cost around £4,000 to have him repatriated back to the UK.
“He gave his life to save others and he needs to come back home to have the service he deserves. A true hero’s service surrounded by his family and friends. Please, please help to bring our hero home.”
As of Wednesday evening, the GoFundMe had exceeded its target, raising £4,590.
An FCDO Spokesperson told the PA news agency: “We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Ukraine and are in contact with the local authorities.”