British paratrooper killed by explosion in Ukraine, coroner rules
Summary
A British paratrooper named Lance Corporal George Hooley died from injuries caused by an explosion while helping Ukrainian troops in the war against Russia. His death happened in December 2025 and was ruled an accident by a coroner, with limited details about the exact circumstances or location of the explosion.Key Facts
- L/Cpl George Hooley, 28 years old, died after an explosion on December 6, 2025.
- He passed away three days later in a Kyiv hospital, after being moved through several hospitals in Ukraine.
- This was the first death of a British service member in Ukraine since the 2022 Russian invasion.
- The explosion happened away from the front line; specifics are unknown.
- The Ministry of Defence described Hooley as an experienced and skilled soldier.
- Hooley died while observing Ukrainian forces test new defense equipment.
- The UK government has confirmed only a small number of British service members are in Ukraine to support Ukrainian troops and protect diplomats.
- The war in Ukraine remains mostly static, with Russia controlling about 20% of the country, including Donetsk.
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