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Posted on December 9, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleA UK armed forces member died in Ukraine during a defensive test. The MoD confirmed the accident occurred away from the front lines.
LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - A member of the British armed forces died in Ukraine on Tuesday while observing Ukrainian forces test a new defensive capability, Britain's Ministry of Defence said.
The accident occurred away from the front lines, the MoD said on social media platform X.
"Devastated by the death of a UK service personnel in Ukraine," said defence minister John Healey. "My thoughts are with their family, friends and colleagues as they grieve for a loved one. Our hearts go out to them."
(Reporting by Catarina Demony; Editing by William James and Gareth Jones)
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