Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleStarmer said their “service and sacrifice will never be forgotten” (Toby Melville/PA)Sir Keir Starmer has led tributes to a British armed forces member who tragically died in Ukraine. The individual passed away while observing the testing of a new defensive capability, the Ministry of Defence confirmed.The Labour leader expressed his "deepest sympathy and condolences" for the service member, whose death occurred during what the MoD described as a "tragic accident".The incident took place on Tuesday morning, away from the front lines, as the British service member watched Ukrainian counterparts test new equipment. The Ministry of Defence issued a statement on X regarding the circumstances.In a tribute shared on social media, Sir Keir said: "My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of the member of our armed forces who sadly lost their life today. Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten."The death is not being put down to hostile fire, the Press Association understands.In fullKeir Starmer pays tribute to member of UK armed forces killed in ‘tragic accident’ in UkraineThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Starmer leads tributes to armed forces member who died in Ukraine
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleStarmer said their “service and sacrifice will never be forgotten” (Toby Melville/PA)Sir Keir Starmer has led tributes to a British armed forces member who tragically died in Ukraine. The individual passed away while observing the testing of a new defensive capability, the Ministry of Defence confirmed.The Labour leader expressed his "deepest sympathy and condolences" for the service member, whose death occurred during what the MoD described as a "tragic accident".The incident took place on Tuesday morning, away from the front lines, as the British service member watched Ukrainian counterparts test new equipment. The Ministry of Defence issued a statement on X regarding the circumstances.In a tribute shared on social media, Sir Keir said: "My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of the member of our armed forces who sadly lost their life today. Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten."The death is not being put down to hostile fire, the Press Association understands.In fullKeir Starmer pays tribute to member of UK armed forces killed in ‘tragic accident’ in UkraineThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
