Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

British soldier loses his life in tragic accident in Ukraine


(MENAFN) According to general reports, a member of the British armed forces has died in a “tragic accident” while in Ukraine, the UK Defense Ministry confirmed Tuesday.

"He was injured in a tragic accident whilst observing Ukrainian forces test a new defensive capability, away from the front lines," the ministry said. It added that the service member’s family has been notified, expressing condolences: "Our thoughts are with them at this sad and difficult time."

The ministry previously acknowledged that a “small number” of British personnel are deployed to support Ukrainian armed forces, though they are not engaged directly in frontline combat.

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