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| A British soldier has been killed by enemy gunfire in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. | A British soldier has been killed by enemy gunfire in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. |
| The soldier from 1st Battalion The Rifles was killed in an area north west of Lashkar Gah in Helmand. | The soldier from 1st Battalion The Rifles was killed in an area north west of Lashkar Gah in Helmand. |
| He was treated on the scene and then flown to Camp Bastion for further treatment, but died from his injuries. | |
| His next-of-kin have been told of his death, which brings to 134 the number of UK troops killed in Afghanistan since 2001. | |
| The spokeswoman for Task Force Helmand, Commander Paula Rowe, said: "The death of this soldier has left everyone in Task Force Helmand deeply saddened. | |
| "Whilst words cannot ease their devastating loss, our heartfelt condolences go to his family, friends and colleagues at this time." | "Whilst words cannot ease their devastating loss, our heartfelt condolences go to his family, friends and colleagues at this time." |
| Captain Mark Windsor Royal Navy, International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) spokesman, said: "Our deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of this brave soldier whose sacrifice is made all the more poignant at this time of year. | |
| "This man gave his life for the people of Afghanistan; ISAF remains committed to the cause for which he died." |