A member of the UK armed forces has died in Ukraine as he watched the testing of a new defensive capability on Tuesday morning, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced.
"He was injured in a tragic accident whilst observing Ukrainian forces test a new defensive capability, away from the front lines," it said in a statement.
The individual's family has been informed, it added.
Defence Secretary John Healey said he was "devastated by the death of a UK service person in Ukraine".
"My thoughts are with their family, friends and colleagues as they grieve for a loved one."
