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21/08/2009
Two More Soldiers Die In Afghanistan
The military death toll is continuing to rise in Afghanistan, with the news that two further British soliders have been killed.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that a soldier from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (Duke of Wellington's) and a soldier from 2nd Battalion The Rifles died in an explosion during a routine foot patrol near Sangin in northern Helmand province, on Thursday morning.
The MoD said that patrol was not connected to election security.
Lieutenant Colonel Nick Richardson, spokesperson 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 soldiers' families have been informed. No further details have been released.
(KMcA/BMcc)
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that a soldier from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (Duke of Wellington's) and a soldier from 2nd Battalion The Rifles died in an explosion during a routine foot patrol near Sangin in northern Helmand province, on Thursday morning.
The MoD said that patrol was not connected to election security.
Lieutenant Colonel Nick Richardson, spokesperson 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 soldiers' families have been informed. No further details have been released.
(KMcA/BMcc)
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