UK armed forces member killed in crash in Ukraine
A member of the UK armed forces has died in a road traffic incident in Ukraine, according to the Ministry of Defence. Officials confirmed the death was not the result of hostile action, and the incident occurred amid ongoing regional conflict.
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Highlights the risks faced by international personnel supporting Ukraine and the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region.
There is a small number of British military personnel in Ukraine who provide security to diplomats and support the country’s armed forces. Photograph: Tim Ireland/PA There is a small number of British military personnel in Ukraine who provide security to diplomats and support the country’s armed forces. Photograph: Tim Ireland/PA Military UK armed forces member killed in crash in Ukraine Ministry of Defence says person died in road incident understood not to be result of hostile action
Prefer the Guardian on Google A member of the UK armed forces has been killed in a crash in Ukraine, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.
The MoD said the person died in a road traffic incident on Saturday.
It is understood the incident was not as a result of hostile action.
Their family has been informed and has asked for some time before more details are released.
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