A member of the British Armed Forces has been killed in Ukraine in a "tragic accident", the Ministry of Defence has said.

The serviceperson died while observing a test of Ukrainian defensive capabilities on Tuesday morning, the MoD said. In a statement on X, the ministry said: "It is with deep regret that we must announce that a member of the UK armed forces died in Ukraine this morning, Tuesday December 9. He was injured in a tragic accident while observing Ukrainian forces test a new defensive capability away from the front lines. The family has been notified and our thoughts are with them at this sad and difficult time."

No further details about the test or the circumstances of the incident are known. Prime Minister Keir Starmer paid tribute on Monday evening, saying: "My deep

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