Summary
A British soldier, Lance Corporal George Hooley of the Parachute Regiment, has died in Ukraine. The UK Ministry of Defence reported that he was observing Ukrainian forces testing new equipment. This is the first reported death of a UK military member in Ukraine since February 2022.
Key Facts
- Lance Corporal George Hooley was a member of the UK Parachute Regiment.
- He died while observing Ukrainian forces testing new defensive equipment.
- The incident occurred away from active combat zones.
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer paid tribute to him, acknowledging his courage and service.
- This is the first publicly announced UK military death in Ukraine since February 2022.
- The UK government has not officially stated how many UK military personnel are in Ukraine.
- Some UK forces are in Ukraine to support Ukrainian troops and protect diplomatic staff.
