Armed forces member who died in 'tragic accident' in Ukraine named
Lance Corporal George Hooley of the Parachute Regiment has been named as Lance Corpor George Hoody of the United Kingdom Armed Forces who died in UKraine. The 28-year-old was killed in a tragic accident
while watching Ukrainian forces test
according to the Ministry of Defense on Tuesday. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that his life was full of hope and determination, in honor of the paratrooper in the Commons. "He served our country with honor and distinction around the world in the cause of liberty and democracy, including as part of Ukraine's small number of British forces.a new defensive capability away from the front lines,
It's the first time a UK military death has been officially announced since February 2022. The UK government has never disclosed the number of service people in UKraine, but has previously stated that a small number of people is in the country to assist armed forces there and provide cover to diplomatic forces.
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