British soldier who died in Ukraine road accident named by MoD

Tributes have been paid to Major Paul Wilks, who was described as a "gifted leader".

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UK soldier who died in Ukraine was 'one of most talented intelligence officers of his generation'

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The British armed forces member who died in Ukraine at the weekend has been named as Major Paul Wilks.

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BBC Published 16 September 2026

British soldier who died in Ukraine road accident named by MoD

Sky Published 16 September 2026

UK soldier who died in Ukraine was 'one of most talented intelligence officers of his generation'

The British armed forces member who died in Ukraine at the weekend has been named as Major Paul Wilks.

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