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21/08/2009
NI-Based Trooper Dies In Afghanistan
It has emerged that one of the two soldiers killed by an explosion in Afghanistan yesterday was from a Co Down-based regiment.
The soldier - based in Ballykinler - and a colleague from another regiment were killed while on a routine foot patrol near Sangin, in Helmand province, on Thursday. Their families have been informed.
Twelve soldiers from The 2nd Battalion The Rifles have been killed since it was deployed to Afghanistan in March.
Since 2001, 206 British soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan.
Lt Col Nick Richardson, spokesman for Task Force Helmand, said: "It is with deep regret that we report the deaths of two soldiers in Helmand Province.
"Our deepest heartfelt thoughts and sympathies go out to the bereaved family, friends and comrades of these brave soldiers."
The MoD said the deaths were not connected to Thursday's presidential elections in Afghanistan.
See: Two More Soldiers Die In Afghanistan
(BMcC/KMcA)
The soldier - based in Ballykinler - and a colleague from another regiment were killed while on a routine foot patrol near Sangin, in Helmand province, on Thursday. Their families have been informed.
Twelve soldiers from The 2nd Battalion The Rifles have been killed since it was deployed to Afghanistan in March.
Since 2001, 206 British soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan.
Lt Col Nick Richardson, spokesman for Task Force Helmand, said: "It is with deep regret that we report the deaths of two soldiers in Helmand Province.
"Our deepest heartfelt thoughts and sympathies go out to the bereaved family, friends and comrades of these brave soldiers."
The MoD said the deaths were not connected to Thursday's presidential elections in Afghanistan.
See: Two More Soldiers Die In Afghanistan
(BMcC/KMcA)
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