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  "id": 4824572,
  "title": "Authorities investigate reports former ADF soldier killed in Ukraine",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/authorities-investigate-reports-former-adf-soldier-killed-in-ukraine",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T08:55:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-01/australian-soldier-killed-ukraine-mozzie/107104370"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Australian authorities are investigating reports that a former member of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has been killed while fighting in Ukraine. The soldier, who goes by the nickname \"Mozzie,\" was serving as a combat medic with Ukraine's 1st Foreign Legion Squadron. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is working with Ukrainian authorities to confirm the details of the soldier's death, though no confirmation has been made by either Australian or Ukrainian officials. Veteran and Shadow Minister for Defence Personnel, Phil Thompson, paid tribute to Mozzie in a statement, describing him as someone who \"never hesitated to put others before himself\" and praising his courage, skill, and selfless commitment to his brothers in arms. Thompson noted that Mozzie served in the Australian Army, including deployments to Papua New Guinea, before traveling to fight in Ukraine.",
  "summary": "The soldier, known by the nickname \"Mozzie\", was serving as a combat medic with Ukraine's 1st Foreign Legion Squadron.",
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        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Russia strikes Ukraine capital for sixth straight day, killing at least 9",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/russia-strikes-ukraine-capital-for-sixth-straight-day-killing-at",
        "published": "2026-09-01T05:39:22.000Z"
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        "title": "Ukraine updates: Russia hits Kyiv for sixth straight day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/ukraine-updates-russia-hits-kyiv-for-sixth-straight-day",
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Nine killed, over a dozen injured as Russia strikes Kyiv region for sixth successive day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/nine-killed-over-a-dozen-injured-as-russia-strikes-kyiv-region-for",
        "published": "2026-09-01T06:42:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Interfax-Ukraine",
        "title": "Zelenskyy: 12 killed in overnight strikes across Ukraine, including Indian citizen",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/zelenskyy-12-killed-in-overnight-strikes-across-ukraine-including",
        "published": "2026-09-01T06:57:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Indian among 12 killed after Russia launches massive strike on Ukraine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/indian-among-12-killed-after-russia-launches-massive-strike-on-ukraine",
        "published": "2026-09-01T07:02:29.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Maverick",
        "title": "Nine killed, over a dozen injured as Russia strikes Kyiv region for sixth successive day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/nine-killed-over-a-dozen-injured-as-russia-strikes-kyiv-region-for-4828951",
        "published": "2026-09-01T09:30:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Russia targets Kyiv and its region for sixth consecutive night of attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/russia-targets-kyiv-and-its-region-for-sixth-consecutive-night-of",
        "published": "2026-09-01T09:39:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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