British army member killed watching weapons test away from Ukraine frontline

A British army member died in a "tragic accident" while observing a Ukrainian weapons test. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning, away from combat zones. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the soldier's death and noted they were injured during the trial of new defensive technology. The family has been informed, and their thoughts are with them.

Reports suggest that the accident involved live ammunition or explosives, a known risk during such tests. Defence Secretary John Healey expressed his sorrow, saying he's "devastated" by the loss. This is the first UK armed forces death confirmed in Ukraine since the Russian invasion. The situation was not due to enemy fire.