Key facts
- A British soldier has died in a road traffic incident in Ukraine.
- The Ministry of Defence confirmed the death.
- The incident is understood not to have been the result of hostile activity.
- The soldier's family has been notified and requested privacy.
A member of the British armed forces has died in a road traffic incident in Ukraine, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed on Saturday. The MoD stated that the incident was not the result of hostile activity. The soldier's family has been informed and has requested more time before further details are released. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting expressed his condolences to the family and those grieving within the Armed Forces. A small number of British personnel are currently based in Ukraine, providing security for diplomats and support to Ukraine's armed forces.