The UK Ministry of Defense has announced that a member of its Armed Forces died in Ukraine in what it described as a “road traffic incident.”

In a statement on X, the ministry said the serviceman was killed on Saturday.

The unnamed individual’s family has been informed and has requested a grace period before any further details are released.

Reports indicate that the death is not believed to be the result of hostile actions. It remains unclear where the individual served or what their role was.

This incident marks the second time London has confirmed the death of one of its service members in Ukraine. A UK paratrooper died in December during a test flight of a new Ukrainian drone, which the British Defense Ministry described as a “tragic accident.”

The UK has long been one of Ukraine’s staunchest allies in the conflict, acknowledging only a small number of personnel officially serving there — primarily to provide security for diplomatic staff and support Kiev’s military through training, strategic advice, logistics, and intelligence sharing.