A Ukrainian flag waves in the centre of Bakhmut, which has been targeted by Russian shelling
(Picture: AP)A British national has died while in Ukraine, the Foreign Office confirmed on Tuesday evening.
The identity of the individual is not yet known, but their family has been informed.
A Foreign Office spokesperson said: “We are supporting the family of a British national who died in Ukraine, and are in contact with the local authorities”.
The UK Government continues to advise against all travel to Ukraine, amid the ongoing invasion by Russia.
Since the war began in February last year, numerous individuals have travelled from the UK – with some taking part in fighting against Russian forces while others engage in volunteering and aid work.
The dead person is a man, according to the BBC, but further details remain unconfirmed.
This is the eighth British person to die since the conflict began in February 2022.
Andrew Bagshaw, 48, and Christopher Parry, 28, were killed while attempting a humanitarian evacuation last month.
Father-of-two Simon Lingard, who had served multiple tours of Afghanistan with the British Army, died in Ukraine on November 7.
Jordan Gatley was shot dead in the city of Severodonetsk in eastern Ukraine, it was reported in June 2022. He left the British Army last March and travelled to Ukraine to help forces there “after careful consideration”, his father said.
The Government announced on Tuesday that a national one-minute silence will be held to mark the first anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine.
Rishi Sunak is expected to lead the tribute to the “bravery and resilience” of the Ukrainian people which will be held at 11am on Friday February 24.
In a statement, the Prime Minister said: “Russia’s unjustifiable attack brought war and destruction to our continent once again, and it has forced millions from their homes and devastated families across Ukraine and Russia.
“I am incredibly proud of the UK’s response, and throughout this past year, the UK public have shown their true generosity of spirit and their enduring belief in freedom.”
