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| UK soldier killed in Afghan blast | UK soldier killed in Afghan blast |
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| A British soldier has been killed in an explosion while taking part in a patrol in southern Afghanistan. | |
| The soldier, from the Joint Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group, died after the blast in central Helmand province on Monday afternoon. | The soldier, from the Joint Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group, died after the blast in central Helmand province on Monday afternoon. |
| The family of the UK soldier - the 18th to be killed in Afghanistan this month - have been informed. | |
| A total of 187 British soldiers have died in Afghanistan since operations began in 2001. | |
| 'Not in vain' | |
| Lt Col Nick Richardson, spokesman for the UK's Task Force Helmand military operation in Afghanistan, said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends so affected by this tragic event. | |
| "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 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. | Cpl Etchells, 22, from Mossley in Greater Manchester, served with 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. |