An ex-serviceman has booked a one-way-ticket to Poland amid rising tensions in Ukraine.
Dad-of-one Keiran Murphy served in the British Army for 10 years but left five years ago and has since re-trained as a chef.
However, 48 hours ago Keiran received confirmation that he will fly to Poland on Saturday, where he will surrender his passport, and head towards the Ukrainian border to support British troops.
The 34-year-old , who also served in Afghanistan, said despite no longer serving in the military he felt compelled to offer his skills, NorthWalesLive reports.
Keiran said: "When I signed up to work in the military I agreed that protecting lives is the most important thing, and that doesn't change when you leave.
"I put in an application to the embassy because I've got qualifications and certificates to work internationally and I've got the skills to help people.
"I'm conscious that my family are anxious and upset but there's a bigger situation at play here - there are millions of people displaced and things are just getting worse."
Keiran, who lives in Ruthin, says he will be one of 15 British ex-servicemen flying out this weekend.
He says he will be working only with British, Canadian and American Armed Forces, and hopes to assist the Ukrainian military in bringing refugees out of the country safely.
But the decision to go wasn't a straightforward one, as it means leaving 11-year-old son Oliver behind.
He said: "He's aware of what's happening and is understandably upset.
"But when he was three months old I went to Afghanistan and I was away a lot, so he knows that his daddy has to go away to help people.
"It is difficult because I don't know when I'll be coming back but there are children there too who are part of this awful conflict."
In the past week, North Wales has witnessed a huge effort to collect donations for those impacted by the conflict.
Keiran said: "I think the donations are incredible, from what I hear from the chaps at the border, that relief is keeping people alive and without it we'd be in a much worse position.
"It's helping so many people at the border points, it really is crucial."
Keiran's twin brother Luke, who also lives in Ruthin said although he understands his brother's decision, it is difficult to let him go.
He said: "Obviously it's upsetting that he's going and we don't know what will happen, and it is quite a sacrifice for him to go out there and leave everyone behind.
"I'm not happy about him going but he's made his mind up and we have to support him.
"We're all really worried but proud at the same time."
