UK armed forces member killed in road crash in Ukraine

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed a member of the UK armed forces died in a road traffic incident in Ukraine on Saturday.

• It is understood the incident was not the result of hostile action.
• The individual's family has been informed and has requested time before further details are released.
• Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said the news was "very sad" for the family and offered his deepest condolences.
• The MoD said its "thoughts and sympathies are with the individual's loved ones at this difficult time."