British soldier, 28, killed on duty in Ukraine named as L/Cpl George Hooley

Parachute regiment soldier died in ‘tragic accident’ not thought to be result of hostile fire

A British soldier killed on duty in Ukraine has been named by the Ministry of Defence as 28-year-old L/Cpl George Hooley of the Parachute regiment.

The “tragic accident” happened on Tuesday morning when Hooley was with Ukrainian military counterparts.

Keir Starmer paid tribute to the Parachute regiment soldier at Prime Minister’s Questions, saying: “Lance Corporal Hooley was injured in a tragic accident away from the frontlines while observing Ukrainian forces testing a new defensive capability.

“His life was full of courage and determination. He served our country with honour and distinction around the world in the cause of freedom and democracy, including as part of the small number of British personnel in Ukraine.”