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| A British soldier has been killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan. | |
| The soldier, from the Joint Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group, died after the blast in central Helmand province on Monday afternoon. | |
| British army spokesman Lt Col Nick Richardson said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends so affected by this tragic event." | British army spokesman Lt Col Nick Richardson said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends so affected by this tragic event." |
| The soldier's family have been informed. A total of 187 UK soldiers have died in Afghanistan since 2001. | |
| Col Richardson added: "The death of any comrade brings sadness to the task force but we are consoled by the fact that these deaths are not in vain." | |
| A British soldier killed in an explosion in Afghanistan on Sunday has been named as Cpl Joseph Etchells. | |
| Cpl Etchells, 22, from Mossley in Greater Manchester, served with 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. | |
| Of the total number of British forces' deaths in Afghanistan, 18 have happened this month. |