The British soldier who died in Ukraine yesterday has been named as 28-year-old Lance Corporal George Hooley.
Hooley, a member of the Parachute Regiment, was injured in a “tragic accident whilst observing Ukrainian forces test a new defensive capability”, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.
The incident occured away from the frontlines and was not the result of enemy fire, insiders said.
No other British personnel were injured in the incident, The i Paper understands. It is not yet clear if any Ukrainians were hurt.
Defence sources said a small number of British personnel were in Ukraine to provide security to Briton’s diplomatic presence and supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
This story is being updated.
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