The first serving member of the British armed forces has been killed in Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale war, APA reports, citing sky news.
He died on Tuesday following a "tragic accident" while watching the Ukrainian military test a new weapon away from the frontline, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.
Hostile fire is not thought to have been involved.
The Sun reported the serviceman was in the Special Forces. An MoD spokesperson would neither confirm nor deny the claim and the individual's rank and service have not yet been revealed.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Defence Secretary John Healey paid tribute to him.
"My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of the member of our Armed Forces who sadly lost their life today," Sir Keir said.
"Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
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