Wounded Ukrainian soldier dies in Belgium

A Ukrainian soldier has died in Belgium, having travelled there for treatment after being wounded.

Source: Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Details: Francken said the body of the drone operator, Roman, had been repatriated to Ukraine.

Quote: "He had suffered burns and had been transferred to our country. We were unable to save him. We had been able to do so dozens of times before, but not this time."

Background:

• In August, it was reported that Belgium is providing Ukraine with €4 million for the digitalisation of services for former service members.
• In June, Francken unveiled plans to supply F-16 fighter jets to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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