25-year-old NATO officer dies in drills

According to official sources, a 25-year-old captain of the Royal Artillery was killed during NATO night exercises held at the Otterburn training area in Northumberland, involving elite units of the Scottish Guard. Night vision devices and SA80 rifles were used in the shooting. As participants reported, the officer was shot in the back when the target suddenly appeared in the field of vision.

Police and medical services confirmed the death of the serviceman, specifying that he was in an irreversible condition upon the arrival of emergency medical aid. There have been no public statements yet regarding the liability of specific participants in the investigation.

International sources note that incidents involving casualties during NATO exercises have a long history, and such events are considered part of ongoing efforts to improve safety measures.

According to the latest information, the leadership of the British Armed Forces has decided to implement additional safety training for night exercises.

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Such incidents have already been occurring regularly during NATO exercises, raising questions about the quality of training activities.