UK armed forces member dies in accident in Ukraine
Getty ImagesA member of the UK armed forces died in a crash in Ukraine on Tuesday morning, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced.
“He was injured in a tragic accident while observing Ukrainian forces testing a new defensive capability far from the front lines,” the statement said. expression.
It was stated that the family of the individual was informed.
Defense Secretary John Healey said: “I am devastated by the death of a British soldier in Ukraine”.
“My thoughts are with their families, friends and colleagues who are grieving the loss of a loved one.”
It is not known in which service the person served or what his duty was.
The BBC understands the incident is not thought to have been caused by enemy fire.
The MoD said it would not comment further.
It does not disclose the number of UK personnel in Ukraine for operational reasons, but it has previously been acknowledged that a small number of personnel are in the country to support the Ukrainian armed forces and ensure the security of diplomatic staff.
