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Member of UK navy is killed in ‘a tragic accident whereas observing Ukrainian forces take a look at new defensive functionality’

A member of the UK armed forces has been killed in a ‘tragic accident’ whilst observing the testing of new defensive capability in Ukraine, the Ministry of Defence has said. 

The MoD said the accident occurred on Tuesday morning away from the front lines of Ukraine’s defence against Russia‘s invasion. 

The ministry said the man’s family has been notified of his death, adding: ‘Our thoughts are with them at this sad and difficult time’. 

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