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Royal Marine dies in Afghanistan Royal Marine dies in Afghanistan
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A Royal Marine has died after his unit came under fire in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said.A Royal Marine has died after his unit came under fire in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said.
The Marine, from 42 Commando, was involved in a clearance operation in the Kajaki area of Helmand province. The marine, from 42 Commando, was involved in a clearance operation in the Kajaki area of Helmand province.
The death takes the number of UK troops killed in combat operations in Afghanistan since 2001 to 51.The death takes the number of UK troops killed in combat operations in Afghanistan since 2001 to 51.
An MoD spokesman said it was not connected to a major Nato assault against Taleban and drug traffickers in the province.An MoD spokesman said it was not connected to a major Nato assault against Taleban and drug traffickers in the province.