Brit soldier who trained Ukrainians killed in night-time army exercise

Corporal Chris Gill, 35, lost his life on a night-time exercise with his Ranger Regiment on the Brecon Beacons mountains on October 16. He has been described as a selfless dad

A British soldier who trained Ukrainian fighters has tragically died following a night-time army exercise.

Corporal Chris Gill, 35, sadly passed away on an exercise with his Ranger Regiment on the Brecon Beacons mountains on October 16. The special operations expert has been described as a "doting husband and father".

Police have launched an operation which is being supported by the Health and Safety executive. The exact circumstance of his death has not been published at this time.

Dyfed-Powys Police said: "Police were notified at just after 1am on Wednesday, October 16 2024, and a joint investigation is underway supported by the Health and Safety Executive.

"Our thoughts are with Cpl Gill’s family, who are being supported by a family liaison officer."

According to his commanding officer, Gill was a "remarkable Army Special Operations soldier" who had served in Afghanistan before volunteering to teach Ukrainian soldiers.

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