Major Paul Wilks, British Army Officer, Dies in Ukraine Road Accident
Major Paul Wilks, a serving British Army officer, has died in Ukraine following a road traffic collision, the Ministry of Defence announced. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, 14 September, claimed the life of the 43-year-old.
Major Wilks, who served with the Royal Logistics Corps, was in Ukraine in a private capacity. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that his death was not related to his official military duties. His family has been informed.
Tributes have been paid to Major Wilks, with colleagues describing him as an exceptional and dedicated officer. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence stated, "We can confirm the death of Major Paul Wilks. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time." Details surrounding the circumstances of the collision have not been fully released, but Ukrainian authorities are understood to be investigating the incident.
