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A British soldier has been killed in an explosion while on routine patrol in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said. | A British soldier has been killed in an explosion while on routine patrol in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said. |
The soldier, from the Royal Logistics Corps, died in an explosion in Musa Qala in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province on Wednesday. | The soldier, from the Royal Logistics Corps, died in an explosion in Musa Qala in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province on Wednesday. |
The death brings the number of soldiers killed on operations in Afghanistan since 2001 to 118. | The death brings the number of soldiers killed on operations in Afghanistan since 2001 to 118. |
An MoD spokesman said the soldier's next of kin had been informed. | An MoD spokesman said the soldier's next of kin had been informed. |
The cause of the explosion is being investigated. | The cause of the explosion is being investigated. |
Lt Col David Reynolds, spokesman for British Forces in Afghanistan, said: "This soldier's death will have a lasting impact on his family and friends as well as those who served alongside him. | |
"We will ensure that he is never forgotten." | "We will ensure that he is never forgotten." |
Brig Gen Richard Blanchette, International Security Assistance Force spokesman, offered his condolences to relatives. | |
"We are saddened by this soldier's death and our deepest condolences go to the family and loved ones," he said. | |
"This soldier's life was taken while helping to bring peace and security to the people of Afghanistan." | |
The MoD is expected to name the soldier on Friday. | |
Most of Britain's 8,000 troops in Afghanistan are based in Helmand province. |