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UK soldier killed in southern Afghanistan | |
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A British soldier from the Royal Army Veterinary Corps was killed in a gunfight in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said. | |
The soldier was killed on Tuesday while on operations in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand province. Next of kin have been told. | The soldier was killed on Tuesday while on operations in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand province. Next of kin have been told. |
Wing Cdr Martin Tinworth said: "He has given his life in the service of his country." | |
Since 2001, 357 UK service personnel have died in operations in Afghanistan. | Since 2001, 357 UK service personnel have died in operations in Afghanistan. |
Wing Cdr Tinworth, spokesman for Camp Bastion, said: "I must, with great sadness, report the loss of a soldier from the Royal Army Veterinary Corps. | |
"The soldier was patrolling the area in the north of Nahr-e Saraj when he was hit by enemy gun fire. | "The soldier was patrolling the area in the north of Nahr-e Saraj when he was hit by enemy gun fire. |
"He has given his life in the service of his country whilst engaged in protecting the local population. | |
"Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this deeply sad time." |
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