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A British soldier shot dead while on foot patrol in Afghanistan on Monday has been named by the Ministry of Defence as Rifleman Carlo Apolis.A British soldier shot dead while on foot patrol in Afghanistan on Monday has been named by the Ministry of Defence as Rifleman Carlo Apolis.
Rifleman Apolis, 28, from A Company 4 Rifles, was killed by small arms fire near Sangin, in Helmand province.Rifleman Apolis, 28, from A Company 4 Rifles, was killed by small arms fire near Sangin, in Helmand province.
The MoD says the death of the South African born soldier was not connected to Operation Moshtarak, the Nato offensive in southern Afghanistan. The MoD says the death of the South African-born soldier was not connected to Operation Moshtarak, the Nato offensive in southern Afghanistan.
On Tuesday another UK soldier was also killed in the same area.On Tuesday another UK soldier was also killed in the same area.
The deaths brought the number of British military personnel killed on operations in Afghanistan since 2001 to 268.The deaths brought the number of British military personnel killed on operations in Afghanistan since 2001 to 268.
Lieutenant Colonel Nick Kitson, Commanding Officer, 3 Rifles Battle Group, said: "Rifleman Apolis was an outstanding soldier and a truly dedicated member. Lt Col Nick Kitson, Commanding Officer, 3 Rifles Battle Group, said: "Rifleman Apolis was an outstanding soldier and a truly dedicated member.
"Wounded previously in this tour of duty, it was a mark of his determination and commitment that he wasted no time returning to his team and continuing with the important work that they are doing here in Sangin.""Wounded previously in this tour of duty, it was a mark of his determination and commitment that he wasted no time returning to his team and continuing with the important work that they are doing here in Sangin."