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A member of the British armed forces has died in Ukraine due to a "tragic accident" while observing the testing of new defensive capabilities away from the front lines.The Ministry of Defence confirmed the death and stated that the family has been notified, marking the first such fatality since the Russian invasion began.Defence Secretary John Healey expressed devastation on X, and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer posted a tribute to the service member.
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