The service member died in an “accident” while observing a weapons test, the Defense Ministry said
A UK military service member has been killed in an undisclosed incident in Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense has announced.
“It is with deep regret that we must announce that a member of the UK Armed Forces died in Ukraine this morning,” the MOD said on X on Tuesday.
“He was injured in a tragic accident whilst observing Ukrainian forces test a new defensive capability, away from the front lines,” the ministry added, without elaborating.
According to the BBC, the incident is not thought to have been caused by hostile fire.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer offered condolences to the serviceman’s family. “Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten,” he wrote on X.
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