The secretary of state did not share any additional details.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed on Thursday the death of a U.S. citizen in, although he didn’t have more details to share. A State Department spokesperson said the death occurred on March 17. Blinken made the announcement during a press briefing on Thursday. « We offer our sincerest condolences to the family on their loss, » the State Department spokesperson said. « Out of respect to the family during this difficult time, we have no further comment. » Earlier Thursday, a Ukrainian official said that an American had been killed in the country.
