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05/11/2008
British Soldier Dies In Afghanistan
A British soldier has been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed.
The soldier from 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles was killed as a result of enemy fire, in the Musa Qaleh area of Helmand province, on Tuesday afternoon.
He had been taking part in a joint ISAF/Afghan National Security Forces operation against enemy forces to the south of Musa Qaleh.
The soldier received medical treatment at the scene, but died of his wounds.
Spokesperson for Task force Helmand, Commander Paula Rowe, said: "The death of this soldier has left us all deeply saddened.
Losing a loved one is one of he hardest things to go through, and the thoughts of everyone in Task Force Helmand are with this soldier’s family, friends and comrades at this very difficult time."
His next-of-kin have been informed of his death.
Since operations began in Afghanistan in 2001, 122 UK troops have been killed.
(JM)
The soldier from 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles was killed as a result of enemy fire, in the Musa Qaleh area of Helmand province, on Tuesday afternoon.
He had been taking part in a joint ISAF/Afghan National Security Forces operation against enemy forces to the south of Musa Qaleh.
The soldier received medical treatment at the scene, but died of his wounds.
Spokesperson for Task force Helmand, Commander Paula Rowe, said: "The death of this soldier has left us all deeply saddened.
Losing a loved one is one of he hardest things to go through, and the thoughts of everyone in Task Force Helmand are with this soldier’s family, friends and comrades at this very difficult time."
His next-of-kin have been informed of his death.
Since operations began in Afghanistan in 2001, 122 UK troops have been killed.
(JM)
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