While observing a weapons test away from the frontline, a member of the United Kingdom Armed Forces has been said to have died. According to a statement released by the Defense Ministry on Tuesday, his death marks the first of any British soldier in the war that has lasted for almost Four years.
“It is with deep regret that we must announce that a member of the UK Armed Forces died in Ukraine this morning,” the Ministry of Defence said.
“He was injured in a tragic accident whilst observing Ukrainian forces test a new defensive capability, away from the front lines,” it added.
“My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of the member of our Armed Forces who sadly lost their life today,” UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a statement.
“Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.”