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Soldier shot dead in Afghanistan Soldier shot dead in Afghanistan
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A British soldier has been shot dead in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said.A British soldier has been shot dead in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said.
The soldier from 2nd Battalion The Lancashire Regiment was operating with the Light Dragoons Battlegroup. The soldier from 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment was operating with the Light Dragoons Battlegroup.
The shooting happened on Sunday during a foot patrol in the Babaji district of Helmand province. The soldier's next of kin have been informed.The shooting happened on Sunday during a foot patrol in the Babaji district of Helmand province. The soldier's next of kin have been informed.
The death takes the number of British service personnel killed in Afghanistan since operations began in 2001 to 214.The death takes the number of British service personnel killed in Afghanistan since operations began in 2001 to 214.
Lieutenant Colonel Nick Richardson, spokesman for Task Force Helmand, said: "This brave British soldier has paid the ultimate sacrifice and his memory will live with us forever.
"We all mourn his loss and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this very sad time."