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| A British soldier has been killed in Afghanistan, taking the total number killed there this year to 100. | A British soldier has been killed in Afghanistan, taking the total number killed there this year to 100. |
| The soldier from 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment was shot in central Helmand Province on Monday. Next of kin have been informed. | |
| The total number of UK troops killed since the start of operations in Afghanistan in October 2001 has now reached 237. | The total number of UK troops killed since the start of operations in Afghanistan in October 2001 has now reached 237. |
| Gordon Brown said every death was "a real and personal tragedy". | |
| "Today we mourn together the 100th British fatality in Afghanistan in 2009," the prime minister said. | |
| Our people face a difficult and dangerous task in Afghanistan, and 2009 has been a particularly challenging year Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup class="" href="/2/hi/south_asia/8377393.stm">Afghan changes: In figures class="" href="/2/hi/uk_news/8400482.stm">PM statement in full | |
| "My thoughts, and the entire nation's, are with the families and friends of every one of those brave men who have died this year; indeed, with every one of our service personnel who have lost their lives serving our country in Afghanistan since 2001." | "My thoughts, and the entire nation's, are with the families and friends of every one of those brave men who have died this year; indeed, with every one of our service personnel who have lost their lives serving our country in Afghanistan since 2001." |
| 2009 has been the bloodiest year yet in Britain's eight-year engagement in Afghanistan. | 2009 has been the bloodiest year yet in Britain's eight-year engagement in Afghanistan. |
Most recent UK fatalities | |
| Total deaths 2009: 100 | |
| Updated: Dec 07 2009Full list | |
| The vast majority of British casualties have come from improvised explosive devices, the Taliban's weapon of choice. | The vast majority of British casualties have come from improvised explosive devices, the Taliban's weapon of choice. |
| Over the summer, Operation Panther's Claw claimed 10 lives as British forces drove insurgents out of key territory in Helmand ahead of the Afghan presidential election. | Over the summer, Operation Panther's Claw claimed 10 lives as British forces drove insurgents out of key territory in Helmand ahead of the Afghan presidential election. |
| The prime minister has recently announced that 500 more troops will be going to Afghanistan, taking the total UK deployment to more than 10,000. | The prime minister has recently announced that 500 more troops will be going to Afghanistan, taking the total UK deployment to more than 10,000. |
| US President Barack Obama announced he would sending 30,000 extra US troops but stressed America would begin to withdraw its military by 2011. | US President Barack Obama announced he would sending 30,000 extra US troops but stressed America would begin to withdraw its military by 2011. |
| 'Hardened our determination' | 'Hardened our determination' |
| Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup said every death was "a sad loss". | Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup said every death was "a sad loss". |
| "Our people face a difficult and dangerous task in Afghanistan, and 2009 has been a particularly challenging year," he said. | "Our people face a difficult and dangerous task in Afghanistan, and 2009 has been a particularly challenging year," he said. |
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| "We remember those who have given their lives, the bereaved families and friends who are left behind, and all those who have been injured." | "We remember those who have given their lives, the bereaved families and friends who are left behind, and all those who have been injured." |
| He said the armed forces were "making a real difference, and are building the basis for enduring success in Afghanistan". | He said the armed forces were "making a real difference, and are building the basis for enduring success in Afghanistan". |
| Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth said the UK presence in Afghanistan was "vital". | Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth said the UK presence in Afghanistan was "vital". |
| "In taking the fight to the insurgents, providing security and hope for the Afghan people and building up their own security forces in ever greater numbers, we will create a stable country that will be able to stand on its own two feet." | "In taking the fight to the insurgents, providing security and hope for the Afghan people and building up their own security forces in ever greater numbers, we will create a stable country that will be able to stand on its own two feet." |
| Gen Sir David Richards, Chief of the General Staff, said the milestone death had hardened "our determination to succeed". | Gen Sir David Richards, Chief of the General Staff, said the milestone death had hardened "our determination to succeed". |
| The 100th soldier to die this year was shot in the Nad-e Ali area of Helmand. | The 100th soldier to die this year was shot in the Nad-e Ali area of Helmand. |
| Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lt Col David Wakefield, said: "It is with great sadness I must confirm that a soldier from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment was shot and killed in Helmand province this afternoon. | Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lt Col David Wakefield, said: "It is with great sadness I must confirm that a soldier from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment was shot and killed in Helmand province this afternoon. |
| "He was one of us, one of our fellow soldiers, and we will remember him." | "He was one of us, one of our fellow soldiers, and we will remember him." |