A British national has died in Ukraine, the government has confirmed.

A spokesperson from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said: “We are supporting the family of a British national who died in Ukraine, and are in contact with the local authorities.”

The government has not provided more information on the circumstances of the death.

The identity of the individual is not yet known.

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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 government continues to advise against all travel to Ukraine, amid the ongoing invasion by Russia.

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It comes less than a month after British nationals Chris Parry, 28, and Andrew Bagshaw, 47, were killed while attempting a “humanitarian evacuation” from the Ukrainian town of Soledar, according to a family statement.

A statement issued by Mr Bagshaw’s family said the pair’s car was hit by an artillery shell while they were attempting to rescue an elderly woman.

A statement issued on behalf of Mr Parry’s family said: “His selfless determination in helping the old, young and disadvantaged there has made us and his larger family extremely proud.”

Earlier on Tuesday, it was announced that a national one-minute silence will be held across the UK to mark the first anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine on Friday 24 February.

Rishi Sunak is expected to lead the tribute to the “bravery and resilience” of the Ukrainian people which will be held at 11am.

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.”

Meanwhile, British military chiefs have said Vladimir Putin’s troops are struggling to achieve a major breakthrough on the Ukraine front line.

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The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Tuesday that the Russians have “not massed sufficient offensive combat power” on any one axis to “achieve a decisive effect”.

Its intelligence assessment said Wagner Group mercenaries have likely made “further small gains” around the northern outskirts of the heavily-contested town of Bakhmut.

But the Ukrainian defence is continuing and the Russian advance to the south “has likely made little progress”.

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