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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. | |
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. |
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." |