Shan-Le Kearns
Shan-Le Kearns was a New Zealand soldier who tragically lost his life while fighting in Ukraine, making him the fourth Kiwi to die in the ongoing conflict. His death was marked by disturbing celebrations among Russian mercenaries, highlighting the brutality of the war.
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Shan-Le Kearns is another Kiwi soldier whose case is being reclassified from missing to killed in Ukraine.
Dad of missing Kiwi soldier Jeremy Braggins says he won’t grieve until son’s body is returned from Ukraine
New Zealand· 2025-10-17
Shan-Le Kearns was killed when a Russian drone dropped a grenade on him.
Fifth New Zealander killed in Ukraine war, remains yet to be foundNew Zealand· 2025-10-17
Shan-Le Kearns is a New Zealand soldier who is among those known to have died in Ukraine.
‘You don’t want to go there’: Ron Mark’s message to Kiwis wanting to take up arms against Russia in UkraineNew Zealand· 2025-08-19
Shan-Le Kearns was killed in Ukraine while fighting for a cause he believed in.
Shan-Le Kearns death: Kiwi killed in Ukraine like a brother to me, says childhood friendNew Zealand· 2025-06-03
Shan-Le Kearns was killed in Ukraine, becoming the fourth New Zealander known to have died there.
Aid worker’s father urges NZ Government to support families in Ukraine deathsNew Zealand· 2025-05-30
Shan-Le Kearns was killed fighting in Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine war: NZ soldier Shan-Le Kearns killed fighting in UkraineNew Zealand· 2025-05-29