Private Billy Kedian alerted his comrades and ensured they were sheltered from incoming fire, thus saving 11 lives, before he was killed by shrapnel from a missile
These questions have triggered much controversy in political circles in the German capital, Berlin. Politicians have been arguing especially about whether Germany might send soldiers for a possible peacekeeping force an international force would be deployed in the country itself to ensure that fighting does not resume. Many say Germany could hardly be absent from such a force, especially as Chancellor Friedrich Merz insists on Germany having a strong voice in international conflicts.
I want to firstly send my best wishes to the Irish Defence Forces personnel affected in today's incident. While I am very pleased to report that all personnel are safe and well, the fact they came under fire while on patrol is deeply worrying.